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#360 of 404 private schools in NC

Covenant Day School

School · Matthews, NC

A private school in Matthews, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

800 FULLWOOD RD, Matthews, NC 28105

  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,211
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Diversity Index26%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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Enrollment996
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NC

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Covenant Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,839/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Matthews), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$104,242

Median home value

$389,100

Median rent

$1,663/mo

College educated

52.2%

Homeownership

67.8%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White85.4%
Two or More6.3%
Black3.5%
Hispanic3.0%
Asian1.4%
Native American0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Fletcher SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6private1–121.6 mi283Compare →
Charlotte Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privateK–122.7 mi1,150Compare →
Matthews Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–122.9 mi142Compare →
Socrates AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–113.1 mi947Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Covenant Day School is listed in Matthews, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Covenant Day School

Covenant Day School is a private school in Matthews, NC, serving approximately 996 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #360 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Covenant Day School

What grades does Covenant Day School serve?

Covenant Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Covenant Day School?

Covenant Day School has an enrollment of approximately 996 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Covenant Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Covenant Day School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Covenant Day School rank in NC?

Covenant Day School ranks #360 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Covenant Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Covenant Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Covenant Day School a private school?

Yes, Covenant Day School is a private coeducational school with a Presbyterian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Covenant Day School a religious school?

Covenant Day School has a Presbyterian religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
996
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Presbyterian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
173 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Mecklenburg County
Area population (ZIP 28105)
45,922
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
39.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28105; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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