The School At Thompson (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Thompson Child & Family Focus (formerly Thompson Children's Home) provides diverse services in treatment, education and care.
The Center is five-star state licensed and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Thompson embraces children who are at risk for social and academic failure by providing intensive treatment, protection, specialized education and stabilized family environments.
We believe these are the core ingredients that ensure success.
The ability of our children and families to achieve independent and rewarding lives is the challenge that connects all of our efforts.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NC School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 1-10
Enrollment: 39 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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School Type

Alternative School

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Grades Offered

Grades 1-10

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The School At Thompson
1	4
2	4
3	8
4	7
5	7
6	4
7	4
10	1

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Year Founded

1886

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Campus Size

5 acres

Student Body

Total Students

39 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: All children healthy, All families thriving, All communities strong.

Thompson Child & Family Focus (formerly Thompson Children's Home) provides diverse services in treatment, education and care. The Center is five-star state licensed and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Thompson embraces children who are at risk for social and academic failure by providing intensive treatment, protection, specialized education and stabilized family environments. We believe these are the core ingredients that ensure success. The ability of our children and families to achieve independent and rewarding lives is the challenge that connects all of our efforts.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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The School At Thompson is located in the Idlewild South neighborhood of Matthews, NC.

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The average private school tuition in Matthews, NC is $12,742 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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