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

Best Union County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 2,720 students in Union County, NC (there are 59 public schools, serving 46,855 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 Weddington Christian Academy, Metrolina Christian Academy, and Thales Academy Waxhaw K-5.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
64% of private schools in Union County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).

Top-Ranked Union County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Matthews KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
15000 Lawyers Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 882-4161
Gr: NS-PK
Metrolina Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
1460 Indian Trail Fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
Gr: PK-12 | 1,199 student
8012 New Town Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 256-5370
Gr: K-7 | 395 students Tuition listed
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
Abundant Life Christian Academy
(Baptist)
4224 Blanchard Cir
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(423) 483-6075
Gr: K-12 | 48 students
Arborbrook Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
4823 Waxhaw Indian Trail Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 821-9952
Gr: K-12 | 230 students Tuition listed
First Assembly Christian School
(Assembly of God)
2500 Arnold Dr
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 219-0294
Gr: K-11 | 92 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1004 Harvest Red Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 289-8103
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1528 Providence Road S.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 243-0120
Gr: NS-K
Sardis KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4405 Sardis Church Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 882-7642
Gr: NS-PK
Shining Light Baptist Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
2541 Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 225-0396
Gr: PK-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3
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
Tabernacle Christian School
Tabernacle Christian School Photo - Our 2012 Boy Rams Basketball teamed won their 2012 regional championship
(Baptist)
2900 Walkup Avenue
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 283-4395
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Union County, North Carolina

Union County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Merit Academy (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
200 Indian Trail Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 821-8618
Gr: 3-11 | 22 students
1320 South Hayne Street
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 283-2414
Gr: K-12 | 35 students

Overview

This County (Union County)
This State (NC)
# Schools
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,720 Students
136,532 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
240 Teachers
13,573 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
47%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,033
$13,172
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.58
# American Indian Students
32 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
114 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
206 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
105 Students
9,651 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
1,867 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
69%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
33 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
347 Students
33,802 Students
% of Others Students
13%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Union County, NC?
The top-ranked private schools in Union County, NC include Weddington Christian Academy, Metrolina Christian Academy, and Thales Academy Waxhaw K-5.
How many private schools are located in Union County?
13 private schools are located in Union County.
How diverse are private schools in Union County?
Union County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Union County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Union County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Union County?
64% of private schools in Union County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).
Which private schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?

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