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Shining Stars Academy

14115 Lancaster Hwy Charlotte, NC 28277

Tel: (704) 540-2250

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Shining Stars Academy in Charlotte, NC, is a nonsectarian, co–ed early childhood program offering kindergarten in a large city setting within the Ballantyne neighborhood.
The school enrolls 11 students in kindergarten with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, supported by one teacher.
Approximately 73% of the student body represents students of color, ranking Shining Stars Academy among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for diversity.
Shining Stars Academy holds membership in the National Association for the Education of Young Children and maintains a nonreligious program orientation.
The school operates within the local Charlotte private school market, where average elementary tuition is approximately $17,379.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Shining Stars Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten

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Student Body

Total Students

11 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

73%

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The application deadline for Shining Stars Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Shining Stars Academy is located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 1 other private schools located in Ballantyne.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Charlotte, NC is $17,353 for elementary schools and $17,896 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Charlotte, NC is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).