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Top 20 Best Mecklenburg County Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 63 private preschools serving 12,206 students in Mecklenburg County, NC.
The top ranked private preschools in Mecklenburg County, NC include Charlotte Country Day School, Providence Day School, and Charlotte Preparatory School.
The average tuition cost is $14,779, which is higher than the North Carolina private preschool average tuition cost of $11,933.
43% of private preschools in Mecklenburg County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Mecklenburg County Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Anami Montessori School
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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
Covenant Day School
Covenant Day School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(13)
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
Grades: PK-12
| 1,035 students
Cranfield Academy - Providence
Cranfield Academy - Providence Photo
Daycare / Preschool
11745 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 321-5555
Grades: NS-PK
| 90 students
Davidson Day School
Davidson Day School Photo
750 Jetton Street
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 237-5272
Grades: PK-12
| 467 students
Grace Covenant Academy
Grace Covenant Academy Photo
(2)
17301 Statesville Road
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 892-5601
Grades: NS-8
| 294 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
Phoenix Montessori Academy
Phoenix Montessori Academy Photo
Montessori School
(1)
12340 Mt. Holly/Huntersville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 875-2139
Grades: PK-12
| 251 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
Southlake Christian Academy
(Presbyterian)
13820 Hagers Ferry Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 949-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 626 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
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(Christian)
301 S. Davidson St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 392-6330
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
Cedarwood Academy
8611 Concord Mills Blvd Pmb 425
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 281-6694
Grades: PK-5
| 40 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
15115 Norman View Ln
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 896-6605
Grades: PK-1
| 47 students
Christian Montessori School At Lake Norman
Montessori School (Christian)
(1)
14101 Stumptown Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 875-1801
Grades: PK-K
| 68 students
Cornelius KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
9340 Washam Potts Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 894-9200
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a 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
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Mecklenburg County 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
Shands School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
1315 Matthews Mint Hill Rd Ste A
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-5705
Grades: 4-8
| 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Mecklenburg County, NC?
The top ranked private preschools in Mecklenburg County, NC include Charlotte Country Day School, Providence Day School, and Charlotte Preparatory School.
How many private preschools are located in Mecklenburg County?
63 private preschools are located in Mecklenburg County.
How much do private preschools cost in Mecklenburg County?
The average tuition cost is $14,779, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average tuition cost of $11,933.
How diverse are private preschools in Mecklenburg County?
Mecklenburg County private preschools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Mecklenburg County?
43% of private preschools in Mecklenburg County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Mecklenburg County are often viewed compared to one another?

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