For the 2024 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 2,154 students in Union County, NC (there are 58 public schools, serving 45,458 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Union County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Union County, NC include Metrolina Christian Academy and Shining Light Baptist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Top Ranked Union County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1460 Indian Trail Fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
Grades: PK-12
| 918 students
Shining Light Baptist Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
2541 Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 225-0396
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 225-0396
Grades: PK-12
| 271 students
Abundant Life Christian Academy
(Baptist)
4224 Blanchard Cir
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 668-7663
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 668-7663
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
4823 Waxhaw Indian Trail Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 821-9952
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 821-9952
Grades: K-12
| 194 students
First Assembly Christian School
(Assembly of God)
2500 Arnold Dr
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 283-2739
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 283-2739
Grades: PK-12
| 121 students
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Daycare / Preschool
1004 Harvest Red Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 289-8103
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 289-8103
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
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Daycare / Preschool
1528 Providence Road S.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 243-0120
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 243-0120
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Matthews KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
15000 Lawyers Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 882-4161
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 882-4161
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Merit Academy
Special Education School
200 Indian Trail Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 821-8618
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 821-8618
Grades: 3-11
| 22 students
Sardis KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4405 Sardis Church Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 882-7642
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 882-7642
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Stallings United Methodist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1115 Stallings Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 821-1365
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 821-1365
Grades: NS-PK
| 50 students
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(Baptist)
2900 Walkup Avenue
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 283-4395
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 283-4395
Grades: PK-12
| 240 students
13901 Providence Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 846-1039
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 846-1039
Grades: K-8
| 140 students
Union County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1320 South Hayne Street
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 283-2414
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 283-2414
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Union County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Union County, NC include Metrolina Christian Academy and Shining Light Baptist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Union County, NC?
14 private schools are located in Union County, NC.
How diverse are private schools in Union County, NC?
Union County, NC private schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Union County, NC go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Union County, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
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