About the School
- Merit Academy in Indian Trail, NC, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 3 through 11 in an urban/large town community.
- The school enrolls 22 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 4 teaching staff.
- Merit Academy holds memberships including state or regional independent school associations and organizations for exceptional children.
- As a co–educational institution, it provides specialized programming for learners requiring tailored educational services in the Indian Trail area.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-11
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Merit Academy?
The application deadline for Merit Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Sports: 15
Baptist
732 Indian Trail-Fairview Rd
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(704) 882-3375
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Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
Presbyterian
800 Fullwood Ln
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(704) 847-2385
Distance: 9.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
3115 Providence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 365-4533
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,485 students
Sports: 15
Baptist
732 Indian Trail-Fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
Presbyterian
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
Distance: 9.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
3115 Providence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 365-4533
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,485 students
Sports: 15
Baptist
732 Indian Trail-Fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
Presbyterian
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
Distance: 9.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
3115 Providence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 365-4533
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,485 students
Sports: 15
Baptist
732 Indian Trail-Fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
Presbyterian
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,485 students
Sports: 15
Baptist
732 Indian Trail-Fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1115 Stallings Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 821-1365
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 48 students
Baptist
4224 Blanchard Cir
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(423) 483-6075
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1004 Harvest Red Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 289-8103
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4405 Sardis Church Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 882-7642
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,485 students
Sports: 15
Baptist
732 Indian Trail-Fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 48 students
Baptist
4224 Blanchard Cir
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(423) 483-6075
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 230 students
Christian
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(704) 821-9952
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
Presbyterian
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
2701 Rice Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 315-5774
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,485 students
Sports: 15
Baptist
732 Indian Trail-Fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 48 students
Baptist
4224 Blanchard Cir
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(423) 483-6075
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 230 students
Christian
4823 Waxhaw Indian Trail Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 821-9952
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
Presbyterian
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Greek Orthodox
5108 Kuykendall Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 602-6638
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,485 students
Sports: 15
Baptist
732 Indian Trail-Fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1115 Stallings Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 821-1365
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1004 Harvest Red Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 289-8103
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4405 Sardis Church Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 882-7642
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
Presbyterian
800 Fullwood Ln
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(704) 847-2385
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Education Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-3095
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-3095
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2324 Younts Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 893-3607
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 893-3607
0.8 miles
Gr: K-11 | 1,268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
New Town Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Waxhaw-indian Tr. Rd.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1525
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1525
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Sun Valley Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1409 Wesley Chapel Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-3009
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-3009
2.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 909 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Levine Middle College High School
(Math: ≥95%)
2800 Campus Ridge Rd
Charlotte, NC 28235
(980) 343-9437
Charlotte, NC 28235
(980) 343-9437
2.5 miles
Gr: 11-13 | 175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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