The Piedmont School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

The Piedmont School is a K-12 non-profit independent school dedicated to providing an individualized education for students with learning differences.
The Piedmont School reimagines what learning environments can be for minds that work differently and provides research-based methodologies and curriculums for students with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, auditory processing disorder, executive functioning disorders, and some other language-based learning differences.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NC School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 88 students
Yearly Tuition: $24,209
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Piedmont School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Piedmont School
2	3
3	3
4	3
5	4
6	13
7	12
8	13
9	16
10	4
11	12
12	5

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Executive Functioning Difficulties, Auditory Processing Disorder, and mild language-based learning differences.

Year Founded

1982

Summer School Offered

Yes

Campus Size

15 acres

Student Body

Total Students

88 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Average Class Size

6 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$24,209

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Tuition Notes

NCSEAA Grants/Scholarships accepted: ESA/ESA+ and Opportunity Scholarship Additional school based tuition assistance also available based on need and availability

% on Financial Aid

75%

Admissions Director

Melissa Linn

Admissions Associate

Janet Maness

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

E-sportsFlag Football

SoccerVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClubDungeons and Dragons Club

E-SportsLego Club

Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:

ArtDrama

Music

School Notes

School Motto: Learning Reimagined for Minds That Work Differently
School Mascot: Panthers

The Piedmont Schoolcarefully creates an environment that removes major obstacles to learning through a whole-child approach. The Piedmont School evaluates each student, understands their learning difference(s) and approaches each's child's unique academic journey with intentionality, research-based methodologies, and data tracking for growth and progress. The Piedmont School teaches skills in the smallest components and, through researched-based teaching strategies, help students master the necessary skills for success. Our low teacher/student ratios helps make the individualized instruction possible. All students are continually monitored and assessed to ensure progress in targeted learning outcomes.The Piedmont Schooluses a highly individualized approach to learning and intentionally builds programming and learning pathways for students that sets them up for success and growth.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Piedmont School cost?

The Piedmont School's tuition is approximately $24,209 for private students.

What sports does The Piedmont School offer?

The Piedmont School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, E-sports, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is The Piedmont School's ranking?

The Piedmont School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for The Piedmont School?

The application deadline for The Piedmont School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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