The School At Thompson (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Thompson Child & Family Focus (formerly Thompson Children's Home) provides diverse services in treatment, education and care.
The Center is five-star state licensed and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Thompson embraces children who are at risk for social and academic failure by providing intensive treatment, protection, specialized education and stabilized family environments.
We believe these are the core ingredients that ensure success.
The ability of our children and families to achieve independent and rewarding lives is the challenge that connects all of our efforts.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NC School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 1-10
Enrollment: 39 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

The School At Thompson ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Grades Offered

Grades 1-10

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The School At Thompson
1	4
2	4
3	8
4	7
5	7
6	4
7	4
10	1

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Year Founded

1886

School Calendar

Campus Size

5 acres

School Motto

All children healthy, All families thriving, All communities strong.

Student Body

Total Students

39 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

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Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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What is The School At Thompson's ranking?

The School At Thompson ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for The School At Thompson?

The application deadline for The School At Thompson is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is The School At Thompson located?

The School At Thompson is located in the Idlewild South neighborhood of Matthews, NC.

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The average private school tuition in Matthews, NC is $12,742 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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