Shands School in Matthews, NC, serves 4 students in grades 4 through 8 in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school operates as a special education program with a student–teacher ratio of 2:1 supported by 2 teachers.
Shands School enrolls a total of 4 students, providing focused educational services within a small community environment.
Located in a large suburb of Matthews, the school offers co–educational services from upper elementary to middle school grade levels.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
4 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shands School?
The application deadline for Shands School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Shands School is Greyfriars Classical Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Covenant Day School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (1.5 miles away)
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The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
9631 Northeast Parkway
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1310
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1310
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Greyfriars Classical Academy
(Christian)
2701 Rice Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 315-5774
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 315-5774
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,041 student Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stallings United Methodist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1115 Stallings Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 821-1365
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 821-1365
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Monroe Road KinderCare![Monroe Road KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom]( "Monroe Road KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
9500 Monroe Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 847-2542
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 847-2542
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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