Best private high schools in the Charlotte metro area

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May 22, 2025
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Best private high schools in the Charlotte metro area

Stacker compiled a list of the best private high schools in the Charlotte metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students.

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#25. Lake Pointe Academy

- Location: York, SC
- Enrollment: 205 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#24. Metrolina Christian Academy

- Location: Indian Trail, NC
- Enrollment: 1,122 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A minus

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#23. Gaston Christian School - Gastonia Campus

- Location: Gastonia, NC
- Enrollment: 1,035 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A minus

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#22. Westminster Catawba Christian School

- Location: Rock Hill, SC
- Enrollment: 748 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A minus

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#21. Greyfriars Classical Academy

- Location: Matthews, NC
- Enrollment: 235 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A minus

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#20. Christ the King Catholic High School

- Location: Huntersville, NC
- Enrollment: 415 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A minus

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#19. Matthews Christian Academy

- Location: Matthews, NC
- Enrollment: 157 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#18. Charlotte Catholic High School

- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Enrollment: 1,171 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#17. Walnut Grove Christian School

- Location: Fort Mill, SC
- Enrollment: 215 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#16. Lake Norman Christian School

- Location: Huntersville, NC
- Enrollment: 230 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#15. SouthLake Christian Academy

- Location: Huntersville, NC
- Enrollment: 618 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#14. Carmel Christian School

- Location: Matthews, NC
- Enrollment: 1,133 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#13. Woodlawn School

- Location: Mooresville, NC
- Enrollment: 212 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#12. Hickory Grove Christian School

- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Enrollment: 739 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#11. HOPE Academy

- Location: Concord, NC
- Enrollment: 236 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#10. United Faith Christian Academy

- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Enrollment: 162 (3:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#9. St. Anne Catholic School

- Location: Rock Hill, SC
- Enrollment: 313 (6:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#8. Covenant Day School

- Location: Matthews, NC
- Enrollment: 1,035 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#7. Davidson Day School

- Location: Davidson, NC
- Enrollment: 521 (6:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#6. Charlotte Christian School

- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Enrollment: 1,279 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#5. Cannon School

- Location: Concord, NC
- Enrollment: 1,046 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#4. Gaston Day School

- Location: Gastonia, NC
- Enrollment: 488 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#3. Charlotte Latin School

- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Enrollment: 1,539 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#2. Charlotte Country Day School

- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Enrollment: 1,738 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#1. Providence Day School

- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Enrollment: 1,947 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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