The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.
Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.
The Goddard School's AdvancED and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX. Learning Program reaches more than 45,000 students in 430+ Goddard Schools in 35 states.
The Goddard School's comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success.
To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit www.goddardschool.com. Learning for fun. Learning for life.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Goddard School?
The application deadline for The Goddard School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to The Goddard School is Liberty Prep Christian Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Davidson Day School (5.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Liberty Prep Christian Academy ![Liberty Prep Christian Academy Photo - Parking]( "Liberty Prep Christian Academy Photo - Parking")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
433 Williamson Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-3933
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-3933
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 328 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
872 Fern Hill Rd
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 528-5555
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 528-5555
4.5 miles
Gr: K-9 | 16 students
135 Woodlawn School Loop
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 895-8653
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 895-8653
5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
750 Jetton Street
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 237-5200
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 237-5200
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 576 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Davidson Green School
Special Program Emphasis
511 S Main St
Davidson, NC 28036
(540) 273-1000
Davidson, NC 28036
(540) 273-1000
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Liberty Prep Christian Academy ![Liberty Prep Christian Academy Photo - Parking]( "Liberty Prep Christian Academy Photo - Parking")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
433 Williamson Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-3933
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-3933
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 328 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
872 Fern Hill Rd
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 528-5555
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 528-5555
4.5 miles
Gr: K-9 | 16 students
135 Woodlawn School Loop
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 895-8653
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 895-8653
5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
750 Jetton Street
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 237-5200
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 237-5200
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 576 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Denver Christian Academy
(Christian)
2243 N Business Hwy 16
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-2207
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-2207
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 307 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Liberty Prep Christian Academy ![Liberty Prep Christian Academy Photo - Parking]( "Liberty Prep Christian Academy Photo - Parking")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
433 Williamson Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-3933
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-3933
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 328 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
872 Fern Hill Rd
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 528-5555
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 528-5555
4.5 miles
Gr: K-9 | 16 students
135 Woodlawn School Loop
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 895-8653
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 895-8653
5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
750 Jetton Street
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 237-5200
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 237-5200
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 576 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Davidson Green School
Special Program Emphasis
511 S Main St
Davidson, NC 28036
(540) 273-1000
Davidson, NC 28036
(540) 273-1000
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
750 Jetton Street
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 237-5200
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 237-5200
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 576 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Davidson Green School
Special Program Emphasis
511 S Main St
Davidson, NC 28036
(540) 273-1000
Davidson, NC 28036
(540) 273-1000
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
18110 Manhatten Parkway
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 894-0454
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 894-0454
7.5 miles
Gr: NS-K
Cornelius KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
9340 Washam Potts Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 894-9200
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 894-9200
8.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
17301 Statesville Road
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 892-5601
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 892-5601
9.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 294 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Carr Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 S Pine St
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3636
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3636
8916.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
W C Friday Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Ratchford Drive
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-5297
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-5297
8916.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
North Gaston High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1133 Ratchford Road
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-5285
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-5285
8917.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,061 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Asbury Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 Salem Church Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-4766
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-4766
8917.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Iron Station Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4207 Hwy 27 E
Iron Station, NC 28080
(704) 736-4292
Iron Station, NC 28080
(704) 736-4292
8918.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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