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

Best Matthews Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,354 students in Matthews, NC.
The top-ranked private preschools in Matthews, NC include Weddington Christian Academy, Matthews KinderCare, and Covenant Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the North Carolina private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
71% of private preschools in Matthews, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Matthews Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Covenant Day School
Covenant Day School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(14)
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
Gr: PK-12 | 1,041 student 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
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
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 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
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
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,354 Students
97,026 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
193 Teachers
9,097 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
45%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1273
(Out of 1600)
1207
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,529
$11,925
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
412 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
2,681 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
3,227 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
56 Students
5,754 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
1,105 Students
53,176 Students
% White Students
63%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
421 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
512 Students
29,873 Students
% of Others Students
29%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Matthews, NC?
The top-ranked private preschools in Matthews, NC include Weddington Christian Academy, Matthews KinderCare, and Covenant Day School.
How many private preschools are located in Matthews?
7 private preschools are located in Matthews.
How diverse are private preschools in Matthews?
Matthews private preschools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Matthews?
71% of private preschools in Matthews are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Baptist).

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