Best Matthews Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,820 students in Matthews, NC (there are 15 public schools, serving 13,822 public students). 17% 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 Covenant Day School and Carmel Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
67% of private schools in Matthews, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Matthews Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Carmel Christian School
Carmel Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(12)
1145 Pineville Matthews Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 849-9723
Grades: K-12
| 1,133 students
Covenant Day School
Covenant Day School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(13)
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
Grades: PK-12
| 1,029 students
Arborbrook Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
4823 Waxhaw Indian Trail Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 821-9952
Grades: K-12
| 194 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
9631 Northeast Parkway
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1310
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Grace Academy
(Christian)
(3)
3645 Pleasant Plains Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 234-0292
Grades: NS-12
| students
Greyfriars Classical Academy
(Christian)
2701 Rice Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 315-5774
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Matthews Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2724 Margaret Wallace Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 535-1694
Grades: PK-12
| 164 students
Matthews KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
15000 Lawyers Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 882-4161
Grades: NS-PK
| students
The School At Thompson
Alternative School
6801 Saint Peters Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 644-4380
Grades: 1-10
| 39 students
Shands School
Special Education School
1315 Matthews Mint Hill Rd Ste A
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-5705
Grades: 4-8
| 4 students
Stallings United Methodist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1115 Stallings Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 821-1365
Grades: NS-PK
| 50 students
Weddington Christian Academy
Weddington Christian Academy Photo - 8th Grade students performing a science experiment
(Methodist)
(1)
13901 Providence Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 846-1039
Grades: K-8
| 140 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Matthews, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Matthews, NC include Covenant Day School and Carmel Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Matthews, NC?
12 private schools are located in Matthews, NC.
How diverse are private schools in Matthews, NC?
Matthews, NC private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Matthews, NC go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Matthews, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Matthews, NC?
67% of private schools in Matthews, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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