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#272 of 404 private schools in NC

Kent Academy

School

1814 EUCLID AVE, Charlotte, NC 28203

Private

Enrollment

30

Student-Teacher

3.8:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

North Carolina private schools

#272 of 404

In Charlotte

#27 of 39

public schools

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Kent Academy

5.8/10

School in Charlotte · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Charlotte Montessori School

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About Kent Academy

Kent Academy is a private school in Charlotte, NC. Kent Academy serves approximately 30 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Kent Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #272 of 404 private schools in NC.

How it compares0.4 pts below NC schools
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • NC avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 30 students, Kent Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 3.8:1 students to teachers, Kent Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Kent Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Kent Academy compares to 175 public schools serving similar grades in Charlotte, NC

Student-Teacher Ratio
3.8:1
This School
vs
17.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
30
This School
vs
745
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 83.3% vs 0%
Black 10% vs 0%
Asian 6.7% vs 0%
Kent Academy Charlotte Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Kent Academy (this school) 5.8
Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus 9.1
Sedgefield Middle 7.4
Metro School 2.9
Marie G Davis School 7.3
Charlotte Lab School 3.2
Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus 3.0
Central Piedmont Early College 6.8
Elizabeth Traditional Elem 5.9
Myers Park Traditional Elem 8.3
Charles H. Parker Academic Center 8.0
First Ward Creative Arts Academy 6.7
Irwin Academic Center 8.0
Piedmont Middle School 6.9
Bruns Avenue Elementary 3.7
Eastover Elementary 8.1
Park Road Montessori 7.8
Movement Charter School 7.8
Walter G. Byers School 6.3
Ashley Park PreK-8 School 4.8
Stewart Creek High 3.8

Showing 20 of 175 schools. View all schools in Charlotte

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
A+ 9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 3.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.1 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,020
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.0 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 29%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
D 1.4 / 10
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Enrollment 30
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 83.3%
Black 10.0%
Asian 6.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1814 EUCLID AVE, Charlotte, NC 28203

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Kent Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Charlotte Lab School (rated 3.2/10, 1.4 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Metro School (rated 2.9/10, 1.0 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Charlotte, see our Charlotte schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
CHARLOTTE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Charlotte 0.1 mi
Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus Charlotte 0.3 mi 9.1
EPIPHANY SCHOOL OF CHARLOTTE Charlotte 0.7 mi
Sedgefield Middle Charlotte 0.9 mi 7.4
SEDGEFIELD SCHOOL Charlotte 1.0 mi 5.6
Metro School Charlotte 1.0 mi 2.9
BROOKSTONE SCHOOLS Charlotte 1.1 mi 7.7
Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus Charlotte 1.4 mi 3.0
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL Charlotte 1.5 mi 4.6
Charlotte Lab School Charlotte 1.4 mi 3.2
Marie G Davis School Charlotte 1.3 mi 7.3
Central Piedmont Early College Charlotte 1.5 mi 6.8
Irwin Academic Center Charlotte 1.9 mi 8.0
Myers Park Traditional Elem Charlotte 1.8 mi 8.3
TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Charlotte 1.8 mi 7.9
ST ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Charlotte 2.1 mi 5.2
Bruns Avenue Elementary Charlotte 2.1 mi 3.7
First Ward Creative Arts Academy Charlotte 1.9 mi 6.7
Elizabeth Traditional Elem Charlotte 1.8 mi 5.9
Charles H. Parker Academic Center Charlotte 1.8 mi 8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 28203 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$103,860

Median Home Value

$708,600

Median Rent

$1,829/mo

Population

18,324

College Educated

80.3%

Homeownership

31.1%

Avg Commute

19.4 min

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Median Age

28.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Kent Academy

What grades does Kent Academy serve?

Kent Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Kent Academy?

Kent Academy has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Kent Academy is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Kent Academy rank in NC?

Kent Academy ranks #272 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Kent Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Kent Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Kent Academy a private school?

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

Is Kent Academy a religious school?

No, Kent Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
93 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
51 Good Transit
Bike Score
62 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
30
Gender Split
67% M / 33% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large City
County
Mecklenburg County

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