Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Kent Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 24%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Kent Academy in Charlotte, NC, serves 31 students in grades K–12 within a co–ed, nonsectarian special education program located in the Dilworth neighborhood.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with a total of 8 teachers, supporting individualized instruction in a city, large community setting.
- Kent Academy is a member of the Institute for Independent Education and the National Independent ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Association.
- Approximately 16.7% of enrolled students represent students of color, reflecting some diversity within the student body.
- As a special education private school in Charlotte, Kent Academy offers an alternative learning environment for families seeking K–12 options in an urban area.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kent Academy often compared to?
Kent Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Grove Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Kent Academy?
The application deadline for Kent Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Kent Academy located?
Kent Academy is located in the Dilworth neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 3 other private schools located in Dilworth.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Kent Academy vs. Hickory Grove Christian School
The nearest high school to Kent Academy is Epiphany School Of Charlotte (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Patrick Catholic School (0.2 miles away)
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Gr: PK-5
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
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(704) 333-3174
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Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1001 Queens Road
Charlotte, NC 28207
(704) 335-7251
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 18 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
1000 E Morehead Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 496-9942
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 74 students
Montessori School
2830 Dorchester Pl
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 355-0900
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 191 students
Montessori School
219 East Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 332-7733
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 18 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
1000 E Morehead Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 496-9942
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students
Alternative School
920 Blairhill Rd Suite 101
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(704) 521-4977
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
Christian
3645 Pleasant Plains Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 234-0292
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 22 students
200 Hawthorne Ln
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 384-9290
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
3115 Providence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 365-4533
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-5
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
1125 Buchanan Street
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 333-3174
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1001 Queens Road
Charlotte, NC 28207
(704) 335-7251
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 18 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
1000 E Morehead Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 496-9942
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 74 students
Montessori School
2830 Dorchester Pl
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 355-0900
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 990 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
3100 Park Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 527-7822
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-5
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
1125 Buchanan Street
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 333-3174
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1001 Queens Road
Charlotte, NC 28207
(704) 335-7251
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 74 students
Montessori School
2830 Dorchester Pl
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 355-0900
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 191 students
Montessori School
219 East Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 332-7733
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3322 Park Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 525-0852
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Quick Facts
(Math: 80% | Reading: 94%)
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(803) 810-8200
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 810-8200
8888.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,713 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
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100 Griggs Road
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(803) 631-8200
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 631-8200
8888.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
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1233 Soaring Eagles Road
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 810-8300
Clover, SC 29710
(803) 810-8300
8889 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 969 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
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2631 West Main Street
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 981-1500
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 981-1500
8889 miles
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(803) 981-1100
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 981-1100
8889.1 miles
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