St. Ann Catholic School Photo

Top 10 Best Charlotte Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 45 private preschools serving 8,854 students in Charlotte, NC.
The top ranked private preschools in Charlotte, NC include Charlotte Country Day School, Providence Day School, and Charlotte Preparatory School.
The average tuition cost is $15,672, which is higher than the North Carolina private preschool average tuition cost of $11,933.
42% of private preschools in Charlotte, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Charlotte Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Anami Montessori School
Anami Montessori School Photo - Anami Montessori School is currently celebrating its 32nd year of educating children and families, using the Montessori philosophy. We have monthly open houses on our website and encourage you to sign up or call us if interested in more information.
Montessori School
2901 Archdale Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 556-0042
Grades: PK-6
| 70 students
Calvary Child Dvlpment Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
5801 Pineville Matthews Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 341-5361
Grades: PK-K
| 375 students
1440 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 943-4530
Grades: PK-12
| 1,722 students
Charlotte Islamic Academy
Charlotte Islamic Academy Photo - high schoolers working on a project - islamic school charlotte nc
(Islamic)
(4)
8310 Harrisburg Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 900-0255
Grades: PK-12
| 152 students
9502 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 846-1100
Grades: NS-12
| n/a students
212 Boyce Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-5994
Grades: PK-8
| 425 students
Christ Church Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1412 Providence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28207
(704) 333-5818
Grades: PK-K
| 249 students
Christ Classical Academy of Charlotte
Christ Classical Academy of Charlotte Photo
(Christian)
(9)
10132 Harrisburg Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 549-4101
Grades: PK-12
| 166 students
Cranfield Academy - Providence
Cranfield Academy - Providence Photo
Daycare / Preschool
11745 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 321-5555
Grades: NS-PK
| 90 students
Hickory Grove Christian School
Hickory Grove Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(3)
7200 E. WT Harris Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 531-4008
Grades: PK-12
| 859 students
Intellicor International Academy
Intellicor International Academy Photo - Intellicor International Academy, located in Muslim Education Center, on 4301 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28215. Intellicor is an independent, Islamic School, offering grades Pre-K through 12.
(Islamic)
(14)
4301 Shamrock Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 290-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 400 students
Our Lady Of The Assumption School
Our Lady Of The Assumption School Photo
(Catholic)
4225 Shamrock Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 531-0067
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
Palisades Episcopal School
Palisades Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(1)
13120 Grand Palisades Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28278
(704) 583-1825
Grades: PK-8
| 287 students
Providence Day School
5800 Sardis Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 887-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 1,624 students
St. Ann Catholic School
St. Ann Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
600 Hillside Ave
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 525-4938
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
St. Gabriel Catholic School
St. Gabriel Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
3028 Providence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-2409
Grades: NS-5
| n/a students
Sedgefield School
Montessori School
2830 Dorchester Pl
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 355-0900
Grades: PK-6
| 74 students
Sharon Baptist Weekday School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
6411 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 552-2194
Grades: NS-PK
| 196 students
Ballantyne KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
7801 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 237-0841
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Brisbane Academy
Special Program Emphasis
5901 Statesville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 598-5208
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
British International School of Charlotte
British International School of Charlotte Photo
Special Program Emphasis
7000 Endhaven Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 341-3236
Grades: NS-12
| 190 students
Brookstone Schools
Brookstone Schools Photo - Brookstone Alumni
(Christian)
301 S. Davidson St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 392-6330
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
Charlotte Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1001 Queens Road
Charlotte, NC 28207
(704) 335-7251
Grades: PK-6
| 154 students
Charlotte Montessori School
Montessori School
219 East Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 332-7733
Grades: PK-K
| 191 students
Cranfield Academy - Carmel
Cranfield Academy - Carmel Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
11330 Carmel Commons Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 341-2233
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Cyzner Institute
Cyzner Institute Photo
Special Education School
7022 Sardis Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 366-8260
Grades: PK-8
| 24 students
Farm Pond KinderCare
Farm Pond KinderCare Photo - Farm Pond KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
5750 Farm Pond Lane
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 568-2419
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
13820 Ballantyne Corporate Place
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 544-1998
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Guidepost Montessori School
Guidepost Montessori School Photo - The didactic materials in a Montessori classroom allow the child to experience the concepts being taught with both their hands and their mind. This is a child using the stamp game to perform mathematical equations. This tool shows the child the value making it concrete for the child to make sense of the quantity.
Montessori School
4755 Prosperity Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 503-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 86 students
Idlewild KinderCare
Idlewild KinderCare Photo - Idlewild KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
6603 Idlewild Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 535-1915
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Kiddie Academy Of Charlotte-blakeney
Daycare / Preschool
9310 Blakeney Centre Dr
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 543-5581
Grades: PK-K
| 170 students
Kids R Kids Academy At Blakeney
Kids R Kids Academy At Blakeney Photo
Daycare / Preschool
6250 Blakeney Park Dr
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 543-7227
Grades: K
| 13 students
Monroe Road KinderCare
Monroe Road KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
9500 Monroe Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 847-2542
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Nations Ford Christian Academy
(Christian)
7410 Nations Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 522-6480
Grades: NS-5
| 39 students
Omni Montessori School
Montessori School
9536 Blakeney Heath Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 541-1326
Grades: PK-9
| 206 students
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Charlotte, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Carolina Christian Day School (Closed 2000)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
5832 Freedom Drive
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 394-1171
Grades: K
| 8 students
3001 Kilborne Drive
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 537-0005
Grades: PK-8
| 214 students
2312 Orton St
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 506-6053
Grades: PK-K
| 6 students
3000 Sam Wilson Road
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 399-0142
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
5901 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 405-2012
Grades: K-5
| 16 students
1337 Samuel Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 370-3477
Grades: PK-12
| 138 students
4921 Randolph Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 242-9933
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
Peters Academy (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
5120 Rea Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 543-4653
Grades: K
| 12 students
3502 Prosperity Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 927-9292
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Po Box 9219
Charlotte, NC 28299
(704) 373-0011
Grades: K-4
| 43 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Charlotte, NC?
The top ranked private preschools in Charlotte, NC include Charlotte Country Day School, Providence Day School, and Charlotte Preparatory School.
How many private preschools are located in Charlotte?
45 private preschools are located in Charlotte.
How much do private preschools cost in Charlotte?
The average tuition cost is $15,672, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $11,933.
How diverse are private preschools in Charlotte?
Charlotte private preschools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Charlotte?
42% of private preschools in Charlotte are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Charlotte are often viewed compared to one another?

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