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Best Union County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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, Shining Light Baptist 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 (2025)

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
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
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
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

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, Shining Light Baptist 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 23%.
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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