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.: 11:1
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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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 students 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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1145 Pineville Matthews Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 849-9723
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 849-9723
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,133 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Fletcher School ![The Fletcher School Photo]( "The Fletcher School Photo")
Special Education School
8500 Sardis Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 365-4658
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 365-4658
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Matthews Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2724 Margaret Wallace Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 535-1694
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 535-1694
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 203 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,041 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1145 Pineville Matthews Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 849-9723
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 849-9723
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,133 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Crossway Academy
Special Education School (Seventh Day Adventist)
9129 Monroe Rd Ste 100-105
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 847-3911
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 847-3911
3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 45 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
The Fletcher School ![The Fletcher School Photo]( "The Fletcher School Photo")
Special Education School
8500 Sardis Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 365-4658
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 365-4658
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Matthews Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2724 Margaret Wallace Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 535-1694
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 535-1694
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 203 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,041 students 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
Matthews Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2724 Margaret Wallace Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 535-1694
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 535-1694
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 203 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saluda Trail Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Saluda Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1800
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1800
8882.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1129 Oakdale Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1585
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1585
8882.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Sunset Park Center For Accelerated Studies
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1036 Ogden Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1260
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1260
8882.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
The Palmetto School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
386 East Black Street
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-6555
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 328-6555
8882.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
414 East Black Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 980-2060
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 980-2060
8883.1 miles
Gr: PK | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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