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Best Union County Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 1,846 students in Union County, NC.
The top ranked private preschools in Union County, NC include Metrolina Christian Academy, Shining Light Baptist Academy, and Weddington Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the North Carolina private preschool average acceptance rate of 79%.
56% of private preschools in Union County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).

Top Ranked Union County Private Preschools (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
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
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
Matthews KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
15000 Lawyers Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 882-4161
Gr: NS-PK
Sardis KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4405 Sardis Church Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 882-7642
Gr: NS-PK
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Union County, NC?
The top ranked private preschools in Union County, NC include Metrolina Christian Academy, Shining Light Baptist Academy, and Weddington Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Union County?
9 private preschools are located in Union County.
How diverse are private preschools in Union County?
Union County private preschools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Union County?
56% of private preschools in Union County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).
Which private preschools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Union County include: The Goddard School vs. Metrolina Christian Academy

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