Area Schools

Charlotte Country Day School
1440 Carmel Road 28226
Ms. Margaret E. Gragg - Head of School
704/943-4500
Grades Taught: JK-12
Middle School Campus (5-8)
5936 Green Rea Road 28226
704/943-4800
Number of Students: 1,594 Number of Teachers:194
Affiliation: Independent
Website: http://www.charlottecountryday.org/

Charlotte Jewish Day School
5007 Providence Road, Building E, 28226
Mailing address: PO Box 79180, 28271-7059
Mrs. Mariashi Groner - Director
704/366-4558
Grades Taught: K-5
Number of Students: 119 Number of Teachers: 20
Affiliation: Jewish

website:  http://www.cjdschool.org/ 

Charlotte Latin School
9502 Providence Road 28277-8695
Arch N. McIntosh, Jr. - Headmaster
704/846-1100
Grades Taught: TK-12
Number of Students: 1,338 Number of Teachers: 190
Affiliation: Independent
Website: http://www.charlottelatin.org

Charlotte Lutheran School
1225 E. Morehead Street 28204
Mr. David Janisko - Principal
704/372-7738
Grades Taught: PK-5
Number of Students: 115 Number of Teachers: 8
Affiliation: Lutheran

website:  http://www.charlottelutheran.org/ 

Charlotte Preparatory School
212 Boyce Road 28211
Ms. Maura Leahy-Tucker - Head of School
704/366-5994
Grades Taught: PK-8
Number of Students: 425 Number of Teachers: 60
Affiliation: Independent
Website: http://www.charlotteprep.com/

Chesterbrook Academy
7801 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. 28277
Mr. Kevin Muirhead - Principal
704/544-6844
Grades Taught: PK-5
Number of Students: 135 Number of Teachers: 25
Affiliation: Independent

Website:  http://www.chesterbrookacademy.com/

Countryside Montessori School
9100 Olmsted Drive 28262
704/547-1091
9026 Mallard Creek Road 28269
704/549-4253
4755 Prosperity Church Road 28269
704/503-6000
Ms. Deborah Haugh - Director
Grades Taught: PK-8
Number of Students: 435 Number of Teachers: 53
Affiliation: Independent

Website: http://www.countrysidemontessorischools.org/

Damascus Christian Academy
11724 Elm Lane 28277
Mrs. Linda Diebold - Administrator
Grades Taught: K-12
Number of Students: 42 Number of Teachers: 3
Affiliation: Religious

Derita Christian Academy
6401 Rumple Road 28262
Ms. Bonnie Stanifer - Administrator
704/596-4932
Grades Taught: K-12
Number of Students: 70 Number of Teachers: 5
Affiliation: Church of God

Dore Academy
1727 Providence Road 28207
Ms. Catherine A. Schlesinger - Principal
704/365-5490
Grades Taught: 1-12
Number of Students: 140 Number of Teachers: 25
Affiliation: Independent

Website:  http://doreacademy.org/

Evelyn Mack Day School
3125 Driftwood Drive Suite B 28205
Mrs. Evelyn Mack - President
704/535-8304
Grades Taught: K-10
Number of Students: 25 Number of Teachers: 5
Affiliation Independent

The Fletcher School
921 Randolph Road 28211
Mrs. Margaret Sigmon - Director
704/365-4658
Grades Taught: 2-8
Number of Students: 120 Number of Teachers: 35
Affiliation: Independent

Website:  http://www.thefletcherschool.org/

Full Gospel Christian Academy
3641 Central Avenue 28205
Ms. Gayla McDowell - Administrator
704/563-3383
Grades Taught: PK-5
Number of Students: 20 Number of Teachers: 5
Affiliation: Church of God in Christ

Garr Christian School
7700 Wallace Road 28212-6478
Ms. Shannon H. Caddell - Principal
704/568-7700
Grades Taught: K-8
Number of Students: 84 Number of Teachers: 13
Affiliation: Independent

Website:  http://www.garrchristianacademy.org/

Gems Academy
1125 Greenwood Cliff 28204
Mrs. Ann Vanderford - Director
704/376-6879
Grades Taught: 6-12
Number of Students: 6 Number of Teachers: 2
Affiliation: Christian

Hickory Grove Baptist Christian School
6050 Hickory Grove Road 28215
Mr. Henry G. Ward - School Administrator
704/531-4008
Grades Taught: K-12
Number of Students: 1050+ Number of Teachers: 85
Affiliation: Southern Baptist

Website:  http://www.hgbcs.org/ 

Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School
3100 Park Road 28209
Mrs. Carole Breerwood - Principal
704/527-7822
Grades Taught: 6-8
Number of Students: 895 Number of Teachers: 64
Affiliation: Catholic

Website:  http://www.htcms.org/ 

Learning Connections Inc.
6406 Carmel Road, Suite 304
Charlotte, NC 28226
Patricia R. Mott
704/752-0009


Northside Christian Academy
333 Jeremiah Boulevard 28262
Mr.Grant Endicott - Headmaster
704/599-9015
Grades Taught: PK-12
Number of Students: 850 Number of Teachers: 60
Affiliation: Baptist
Website:  http://www.ncaknights.com

Omni Montessori School
9536 Blakeney Heath Road 28277
Portia Williams - Administrator
704/541-1326
Grades Taught: K-6
Number of Students: 140 Number of Teachers: 14
Affiliation: Nonsectarian

Website:  http://www.omni-montessori.org/

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School
4225 Shamrock Drive 28215
Mrs. Patricia Murphy - Principal
704/531-0067
Grades Taught: PK-5
Number of Students: 160 Number of Teachers: 19
Affiliation: Catholic

Website:  http://www.olainfo.com/

Paw Creek Christian Academy
5110 Tuckaseegee Road 28208
Rev. Joseph R. Chambers - President
Mr. Rick Turner - Headmaster
704/391-0588
Grades Taught: K-12
Number of Students: 70 Number of Teachers: 6
Affiliation: Christian

Website:  http://www.pawcreek.org/

Providence Christian School
4900 Providence Road 28226
Mr. Todd Perkins - Principal
704/364-0824
Grades Taught: K-5
Number of Students: 122 Number of Teachers: 9
Affiliation: Providence Road Church of Christ

Website:  http://www.providencechristschool.org/

Providence Day School
5800 Sardis Road 28270
Mr. Eugene A. Bratek - Headmaster
704/887-7041
Grades Taught: TK-12
Number of Students: 1,471 Number of Teachers: 175
Affiliation: Independent
Webstite:  http://www.providenceday.org

Resurrection Christian School
2825 Shenandoah Avenue 28205-6938
Mr. Billy Miller - Principal
704/334-9898
Grades Taught: PK-12
Number of Students: 200 Number of Teachers: 20
Affiliation: Lutheran

Website:  http://www.rcssaints.com/

Rod of God Christian Academy
7300 York Road 28217
Rev. Larry Allen - Supervisor
Mrs. Annette Allen - Principal
704/527-9900
Grades Taught: PK-12
Number of Students: 40 Number of Teachers: 5
Affiliation: Full Gospel

St. Ann's Catholic School
600 Hillside Avenue 28209
Sister Helene Nagle - Principal
704/525-4938
Grades Taught: TK-5
Number of Students: 160 Number of Teachers: 20
Affiliation: Catholic

Website:  http://www.stannscatholicschool.com/ 

St. Gabriel's Catholic School
3028 Providence Road 28211
Mrs. Sharon Broxterman - Principal
704/366-2409
Grades Taught: K-5
Number of Students: 550 Number of Teachers: 36
Affiliation: Catholic

Website:  https://www.stgabrielcatholicschool.org/

St. Matthews Catholic School
1125 Elm Lane 28277
Mr. Kevin O'Herin - Principal
704/544-2070
Grades Taught: TK-5
Number of Students: 640 Number of Teachers: 40
Affiliation: Catholic

Website:  http://www.st-matts.com/

St. Patrick's Catholic School
1125 Buchanan Street 28203
Mrs. Angela Montague - Principal 704/333-3174
Grades Taught: K-5
Number of Students: 290 Number of Teachers: 24
Affiliation: Catholic

Website:  http://www.saintpatrickschool.org/

The School at Comprehensive Education Services
6401 Carmel Road, Suite 101 28226
Mrs. Laura Compton - Director
704/542-6471
Grades Taught: 5-12
Number of Students: 18 Number of Teachers: 5
Affiliation: Independent

Trinity Christian Prep School
6411 Sharon Road 28210
Mr. Bruce Corwin - Headmaster
704/554-0092
Grades Taught: 8-12
Number of Students: 40 Number of Teachers: 8
Affiliation: Christian

Website:  http://www.trinityprep.com/

Trinity Episcopal School
750 E. 9th Street 28202
Rev. Dr. Luis "Smokey" Oats - Headmaster
704/358-8101
Grades Taught: K-8
Number of Students: 350 Number of Teachers: 65
Affiliation: Episcopal

Website:  http://www.tescharlotte.org/

United Faith Christian Academy
8617 Providence Road 28277
Mr. Frank Cantadore-Headmaster
704/541-1742
Grades Taught: K-4 through 12th grades
Number of Students: 314
Number of Teachers: 43
Affiliation: Assembly of God

Website:  http://www.ufca.org/

Victory Christian Center School
7224 Old Pineville Road 28224
Mr. Michael Pratt - Principal
704/522-8566
Grades Taught: K-12
Number of Students: 412 Number of Teachers: 39
Affiliation: Christian

Website:  http://www.vccskings.com/ 

Vine Academy of Achievement
6406 Carmel Road, Suite 304
Charlotte, NC 28226
Patricia R. Mott
704/752-0009

Woodlawn Christian School
4622 Nations Crossing Road 28217
Mrs. Phyllis Turberville - Principal
704/523-3978
Grades Taught: K-8
Number of Students: 121 Number of Teachers: 11
Affiliation: Southern Baptist

Website:  http://www.woodlawnschool.org/

Concord, NC

Cannon School
5801 Poplar Tent Road
Concord, NC 28027
Richard Snyder, Headmaster
704/786-8171
Grades taught: PK thru 12
Number of students: 750 Number of teachers: 112
Affiliation: Independent
Website:  http://www.cannonschool.org  
 

Cornelius, NC

First Assembly Christian School
154 Warren Coleman

Concord, NC  28027

Blenda Snoddery:  Headmaster

704/793-4750

Grades Taught: K-12
Website:  http://fachristianschool.com

Grace Covenant Academy

17301 Statesville Road

Cornelius, NC  28031

Kim Goodwin - Director

704-892-5601

Grades Taught:  K-7

Number of Students: 150  Number of Faculty:  20

Website:  http://www.gracecovenantacademy.org/

Lake Norman Preparatory School
19109 West Catawba Avenue
Cornelius, NC 28031
Mr. Greg Muzzillo - Chairman
704/895-5481
Grades Taught: PK-5
Affiliation: Independent

New Beginnings Christian Academy
18731 Hwy 73W
Cornelius, NC 28031
Rev. Jason S. Midgett - Principal
704/895-0214
Grades Taught: K-12
Number of Students: 88 Number of Teachers: 7
Affiliation: Independent

Davidson, NC

Davidson Day School

750 Jetton St

Davidson, NC 28036

704-237-5200

Grades Taught:  K-12

Number of Students: 325  Number of Teachers:  44

Website:  http://www.davidsonday.org/

Huntersville, NC

Carolina Montessori Academy
1524 Mt. Holly - Huntersville Road 28214
Mrs. Dorothy Ponton-Hill - Director
704/391-9570
Grades Taught: K-3
Number of Students: 16 Number of Teachers: 3
Affiliation: Independent

The Lake Norman Day School
14101 Stumptown Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
Mrs. Sonya A. Curry - Headmistress
704/875-1801
Grades Taught: PK-8
Number of Students: 170 Number of Teachers: 22
Affiliation: AMS Montessori
Website:  http://www.lakenormandayschool.com

Southlake Christian Academy
13901 Hagers Ferry Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
Mr. C. Wayne Parker II - Headmaster
704/949-2200
Grades Taught: TK-12
Number of Students: 570 Number of Teachers: 54
Affiliation: Presbyterian

Website:  http://www.southlakechristian.org

St. Mark Catholic School
14750 Stumptown Rd. Huntersville 28078
Mrs. Debbie Butler - Principal
704/766-5000
Grades Taught: K-8
Number of Students: 523 Number of Teachers: 37
Affiliation: Catholic

Website:  http://www.stmarkcatholicschool.net

Matthews, NC
Bible Baptist Christian School
2724 Margaret Wallace Road
Matthews, NC 28105
Mr. Robert Brinkley - Administrator
704/535-1694
Grades Taught: K-12
Number of Students: 340 Number of Teachers: 25
Affiliation: Baptist

Website:  http://www.bbcscolts.com/index.php?section=1

Blessed Sacrament Academy
2024 Sam Newell Road
Matthews, NC 28105-4529
(704)841-2292
Tamara DelGrosso - Principal
Grades Taught: K-8
Number of Students: 30 Number of Teachers: 4
Affiliation: Independent/Catholic

Carmel Christian School
1145 Pineville-Matthews Road
Matthews, NC 28105
J. Van Wade - Headmaster
704/849-9723 option 2
Grades Taught: K-8
Number of Students: 305 Number of Teachers: 34
Affiliation: Southern Baptist
Website:  http://www.carmelchristian.org

Covenant Day School
800 Fullwood Lane
Matthews, NC 28105
Dr. Marni Halverson - Head of school
704/847-2385
Grades Taught: K-11
Number of Students: 670 Number of Teachers: 60
Affiliation: Presbyterian
Website:  http://www.covenantday.org

The School at Thompson Children's Home
6801 St. Peter's Lane
Matthews, NC 28105
Mr. Jay Freeman - Principal
704/536-9942
Grades Taught: K-8
Number of Students: 40 Number of Teachers: 8
Affiliation: Episcopal Residential

A Blog about the Public Schools in our Area:

by Wayne Kemp 

IMHO.....they tell me that means: In My Humble Opinion :)...a blog about Schools by Wayne Kemp.

"Dear Wayne, we are considering a move to the Charlotte area...but we have heard the schools are not very good."

"Yes, my company is relocating us to the Lake Norman Area. How are your schools? Our schools here in New York are some of the best in the country."

"We are ready to leave Florida; it is just too crowded...but my children are in excellent schools...and quite frankly, I have read some bad things about the schools in the Huntersville area."

As a Buyer's Agent specializing in Relocation, I've heard a hundred variations of the "Bad/Good Schools" comment. What makes a school "Good" or "Bad"? Well, here in North Carolina, schools are judged by a number. The number is called Performance Composite. The PC score shows the percentage of students performing proficiently at Grade Level. 95.5% of the children at Huntersville Elementary School are performing proficiently at Grade Level. That's pretty good; don't you think?

Would it be great, if 100% were performing at Grade Level? Absolutely! Do you know any public school where every-single-child is performing at or above Grade level; I don't.

Those 5 out of every 100 children are probably not the fault of the school or the system or the teachers. Bringing those 5 students up to Grade Level is (probably) only achievable with more work from the student and the parents; in my opinion. It seems fair to suggest that the home environment has some responsibility for all 100 students to perform at or above Grade Level. Our Elementary Schools range from a high of 95% to a low of 80%. The question is when Blythe Elementary scores an 80%; does that make it a bad school? 80 of every 100 kids are doing great! Another factor to consider is how will the school test next year? The school has trended upward each of the last 3 years. Is it a bad school?

Our Middle Schools in the Lake Norman area have lower scores than elementary Schools. Brawley Middle School in Mooresville has a score of 91.4% and Alexander Middle scored 71.1% last year. Again I ask; "Good" or "Bad"? Is the system failing? Is it the teachers that are failing? Or is it possible that by the time students reach Middle School, motivation, attitude, and home environment have as much to do with success at Grade Level as teachers and school philosophies. And some of the students are now finding the work harder than it was when they attended Elementary School. Haven't you noticed, throughout your life, that when the bar is raised a little, some people just can't quite reach over it?

Our High Schools in Huntersville, Cornelius, Mooresville, Davidson, and Denver score from a high at North Lincoln High School of 78.1% to a low of 61.4% at Hopewell High School. High Schools (In my opinion) are the real source of "Bad Schools" labels. Hopewell, North Mecklenburg, and Lake Norman High Schools scored between 61% and 76%.  These are all undeniable facts but does it make them "Bad" schools?

No, they are not "Bad Schools." Up until now, has your child been performing at or above Grade Level? Have you been supportive and helpful? Is your child motivated? Do you expect higher achievement from your student? If you answered "Yes", your child will be one of the students performing proficiently at Grade Level...whether it is 1 of 61 or 1 of 76 students.

These High Schools offer Advanced Studies. These High Schools offer classes to prep students for college. One of these schools "Won" the International Baccalaureate competition. One of the High Schools in Mecklenburg County was ranked among the Top 100 High Schools in the Country by Newsweek Magazine. These High Schools have outstanding graduates qualified to go to Harvard, Duke, Northwestern, or any State University. These High Schools also graduate young men and women who fill countless jobs that do not require college degrees.

It is not my intention to be a "Homer" for schools in the Charlotte area. I am a "Homer" for most schools everywhere. So, what is the difference between North Lincoln's 78% and Hopewell's 61%? The difference is not about "Good" & "Bad." At North Lincoln High School, your child will walk the halls and bump into 78 kids that are doing good or better - and at Hopewell your son or daughter will bump into 61 kids doing good or better. It is really that simple.

The only other major factor to consider in school selection is Safety. Safety is a Big Factor. Those statistics are available as well. I can honestly say that none of my clients have ever called me and said these are awful and unsafe schools. None of them have ever called and said, "I'm ready to move; these schools will not do."

Wherever you are now, your schools are probably dealing with the same issues Charlotte faces. Our city is growing and the schools tend to be crowded. However, I believe they are crowded with the children of parents that have moved here for a variety of reasons. Among those reasons are a new start, revitalization, new jobs, and of course temperate weather. Most of them have a "real" interest in seeing their kids grow intellectually. This is truly a melting pot. What a great experience your kids will have! It seems everyone is from somewhere else. Broad based social and cultural exposure from all parts of the country, as well as the world, sit behind every desk of our schools. Our teachers care and our parents care; what more can you ask of an education environment?

You and your child will help make our good schools better. Come on in!