Merit Academy in Indian Trail, NC, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 3 through 11 in an urban/large town community.
The school enrolls 22 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 4 teaching staff.
Merit Academy holds memberships including state or regional independent school associations and organizations for exceptional children.
As a co鈥揺ducational institution, it provides specialized programming for learners requiring tailored educational services in the Indian Trail area.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Merit Academy?
The application deadline for Merit Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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1460 Indian Trail Fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
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Gr: PK-12 | 1,199 students
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(704) 847-2385
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(704) 847-2385
4.6 miles
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(704) 365-4533
9.9 miles
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1460 Indian Trail Fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,199 students
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
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(704) 847-2385
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,041 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3115 Providence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 365-4533
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 365-4533
9.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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1460 Indian Trail Fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
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Gr: PK-12 | 1,199 students
800 Fullwood Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 847-2385
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(704) 847-2385
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,041 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
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(704) 882-3375
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Miles
Quick Facts
1460 Indian Trail Fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,199 students
Abundant Life Christian Academy
(Baptist)
4224 Blanchard Cir
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(423) 483-6075
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(423) 483-6075
2 miles
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(704) 821-9952
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800 Fullwood Ln
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(704) 847-2385
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Miles
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(704) 882-3375
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,199 students
Abundant Life Christian Academy
(Baptist)
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Indian Trail, NC 28079
(423) 483-6075
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(423) 483-6075
2 miles
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(704) 847-2385
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,041 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(704) 602-6638
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1460 Indian Trail Fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
- miles
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(704) 821-1365
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
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(704) 289-8103
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 289-8103
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-K
Sardis KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4405 Sardis Church Rd
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(704) 882-7642
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 882-7642
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800 Fullwood Ln
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(704) 847-2385
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(704) 847-2385
4.6 miles
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