Weddington Christian Academy Photo - 8th Grade students performing a science experiment

Best Matthews Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,835 students in Matthews, NC (there are 15 public schools, serving 14,512 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Matthews, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Matthews, NC include Matthews KinderCare, The School At Thompson, and Weddington Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
73% of private schools in Matthews, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Top-Ranked Matthews Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Carmel Christian School
Carmel Christian School Photo - Carmel Christian School campus is located in Matthews, NC.
(Baptist)
(17)
1145 Pineville Matthews Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 849-9723
Gr: K-12 | 1,133 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Covenant Day School
Covenant Day School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(14)
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
Gr: PK-12 | 1,041 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Matthews KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
15000 Lawyers Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 882-4161
Gr: NS-PK
The School At Thompson
Alternative School
6801 Saint Peters Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 644-4380
Gr: 1-10 | 39 students
Weddington Christian Academy
Weddington Christian Academy Photo - 8th Grade students performing a science experiment
(Methodist)
(2)
13901 Providence Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 846-1039
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Arborbrook Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
4823 Waxhaw Indian Trail Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 821-9952
Gr: K-12 | 230 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
9631 Northeast Parkway
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1310
Gr: NS-PK
Grace Academy
(Christian)
(3)
3645 Pleasant Plains Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 234-0292
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5
Greyfriars Classical Academy
(Christian)
2701 Rice Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 315-5774
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Matthews Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2724 Margaret Wallace Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 535-1694
Gr: PK-12 | 203 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Stallings United Methodist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1115 Stallings Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 821-1365
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Matthews, North Carolina

Matthews, North Carolina Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Shands School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
1315 Matthews Mint Hill Rd Ste A
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-5705
Gr: 4-8 | 4 students

Overview

This Town (Matthews)
This State (NC)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,835 Students
136,985 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
385 Teachers
13,637 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1231
(Out of 1600)
1210
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,502
$13,194
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
31%
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
91 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
86 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
1,691 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
52%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,339 Students
34,362 Students
% of Others Students
41%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Matthews, NC?
The top-ranked private schools in Matthews, NC include Matthews KinderCare, The School At Thompson, and Weddington Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Matthews?
11 private schools are located in Matthews.
How diverse are private schools in Matthews?
Matthews private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Matthews go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Matthews are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Matthews?
73% of private schools in Matthews are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

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