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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Weddington
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Best Union County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 2,720 students in Union County, NC (there are , serving 46,855 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
60% of private schools in Union County, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Union County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Weddington Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Weddington
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
509 Weddington Rd
Weddington, NC 28104
(704) 844-6736
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Map of Matthews KinderCare
Matthews KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
15000 Lawyers Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 882-4161
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Map of Metrolina Christian Academy
Metrolina Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,199 students
Baptist
1460 Indian Trail Fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 882-3375
(1)
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Thales Academy Waxhaw K-5 Photo
Thales Academy Waxhaw K-5
Gr: K-7 | 395 students
8012 New Town Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 256-5370
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Weddington Christian Academy Photo
Weddington Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Methodist
13901 Providence Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 846-1039
(2)
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Map of Abundant Life Christian Academy
Abundant Life Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 48 students
Baptist
4224 Blanchard Cir
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(423) 483-6075
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Map of Arborbrook Christian Academy
Arborbrook Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 230 students
Christian
4823 Waxhaw Indian Trail Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 821-9952
(1)
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Map of First Assembly Christian School
First Assembly Christian School
Gr: K-11 | 92 students
Assembly of God
2500 Arnold Dr
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 219-0294
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1004 Harvest Red Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 289-8103
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1528 Providence Road S.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 243-0120
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Map of Sardis KinderCare
Sardis KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4405 Sardis Church Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 882-7642
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Map of Shining Light Baptist Academy
Shining Light Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
2541 Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 225-0396
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Map of Stallings United Methodist Preschool
Stallings United Methodist Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1115 Stallings Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 821-1365
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Tabernacle Christian School Photo
Tabernacle Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
2900 Walkup Avenue
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 283-4395
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Union County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Merit Academy
Merit Academy
Gr: 3-11 | 22 students
Special Education School
200 Indian Trail Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 821-8618
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Map of Sunset Park Christian School
Sunset Park Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Baptist
1320 South Hayne Street
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 283-2414
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Overview

Category
This State (NC)
US
# Schools
15 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearUnion County Total Schools
202514
202415
202314
202214
202114
202015
201911
201811
201711
20169
201512
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# Students
2,720 Students
137,049 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearUnion County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
2025272179179
2024249171172
2023215169174
2022217173185
2021217166180
2020199157171
2019197162175
2018195158172
2017202175180
2016228172178
2015162164167
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% Average Students of Color
21%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearUnion County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202521%24%34%
202421%23%34%
202339%23%33%
202237%21%33%
202137%21%32%
202037%20%32%
201935%20%31%
201836%19%31%
20177%21%32%
20168%21%32%
20158%21%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
240 Teachers
13,662 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearUnion County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202511:110:111:1
202411:110:111:1
202311:110:111:1
202211:110:111:1
202111:110:111:1
202011:110:112:1
201910:110:112:1
201810:110:112:1
201713:110:112:1
201615:110:112:1
201512:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearUnion County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202575%47%55%
202475%47%54%
202375%48%54%
202275%47%54%
202175%48%54%
202075%47%54%
201975%46%53%
201850%45%53%
201750%44%53%
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Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearUnion County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
2025111515
2024111515
2023111515
2022111515
2021111515
2020111515
2019111515
2018121515
2017121515
2016111515
2015101515
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,033
$13,292

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearUnion County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
2025$8,033$13,414$15,012
2024$4,550$11,105$13,254
2023$4,550$10,360$12,626
2022$4,550$9,667$12,187
2021$4,550$9,687$11,800
2020$4,550$9,867$11,512
2019$3,800$9,799$11,293
2018$3,800$9,218$11,017
2017$3,800$8,839$10,708
2016$3,800$8,755$10,356
2015$3,800$9,160$9,939
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Average Acceptance Rate
100%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearUnion County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
2025100%81%81%
2024100%86%85%
2023100%87%85%
2022100%87%85%
2021100%86%85%
2020100%86%85%
2019100%86%85%
2018100%86%85%
2017100%86%85%
2015100%88%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearUnion County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20250.500.580.65
20240.500.580.65
20230.670.580.65
20220.630.560.64
20210.630.550.64
20200.630.540.64
20190.620.530.63
20180.620.530.63
20170.410.510.61
20160.430.510.61
20150.410.500.61
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# American Indian Students
32 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
114 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearUnion County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20254%4%5%
20244%4%5%
202312%4%5%
202213%3%4%
202113%3%4%
202013%4%4%
201913%3%4%
201813%3%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
206 Students
5,801 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearUnion County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20258%5%9%
20248%5%9%
202315%4%9%
202215%3%8%
202115%3%9%
202014%3%9%
201914%3%8%
201814%3%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
105 Students
9,647 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearUnion County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
20254%7%7%
20244%7%7%
20236%7%8%
20227%7%7%
20217%7%7%
20207%7%8%
20196%7%7%
20186%7%7%
20172%6%7%
20162%7%7%
20153%7%8%
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# White Students
1,867 Students
79,820 Students
% White Students
69%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearUnion County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202569%59%52%
202469%60%52%
202352%59%52%
202257%62%54%
202157%63%54%
202058%64%54%
201958%64%56%
201859%65%56%
201774%66%58%
201672%66%58%
201574%67%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
33 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
347 Students
34,481 Students
% of Others Students
13%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearUnion County AverageNorth Carolina (NC) AverageNational Average
202513%25%26%
202413%24%26%
202315%26%25%
20228%25%25%
20218%24%25%
20208%22%24%
20199%23%24%
20188%22%23%
201722%23%22%
201624%23%22%
201521%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Union County, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Union County, NC include Thales Academy Waxhaw K-5, Weddington Christian Academy, and Matthews KinderCare.
How many private schools are located in Union County?
14 private schools are located in Union County.
How diverse are private schools in Union County?
Union County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Union County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Union County are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Union County?
60% of private schools in Union County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).
Which private schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?

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