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Best Union County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 2,610 students in Union County, NC.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Union County, NC include Metrolina Christian Academy and Thales Academy Waxhaw K-5.
88% of private elementary schools in Union County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Union County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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
Tabernacle Christian School
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(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
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,610 Students
122,911 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
215 Teachers
12,436 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,033
$12,465

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.57
# American Indian Students
31 Students
613 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
114 Students
3,946 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
206 Students
5,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
104 Students
9,204 Students
% Black Students
4%
8%
# White Students
1,853 Students
74,607 Students
% White Students
70%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
33 Students
476 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
303 Students
27,782 Students
% of Others Students
12%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Union County, NC?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Union County, NC include Metrolina Christian Academy and Thales Academy Waxhaw K-5.
How many private elementary schools are located in Union County?
7 private elementary schools are located in Union County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Union County?
Union County private elementary schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Union County?
88% of private elementary schools in Union County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?

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