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#59 of 404 private schools in NC

Top 14% of private schools

The Fletcher School

School · Charlotte, NC

A private school in Charlotte, NC serving grades 1st – 12th.

Private

8500 SARDIS RD, Charlotte, NC 28270

  • 4.8:1 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)
A+9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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Diversity Index22%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment283
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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 The Fletcher 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Transit 8Minimal Transit
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$128,660

Median home value

$543,600

Median rent

$1,662/mo

College educated

68.7%

Homeownership

75.6%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28270; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White87.6%
Two or More4.6%
Hispanic3.9%
Black3.2%
Asian0.4%
Native American0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Charlotte Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6K–121.1 mi1,150Compare →
Covenant Day SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8K–121.6 mi996Compare →
Providence Day SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9K–122.5 mi1,820Compare →
Matthews Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4PK–122.7 mi142Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The Fletcher School is listed in Charlotte, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Fletcher School

The Fletcher School is a private school in Charlotte, NC, serving approximately 283 students in grades 1st-12th with a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Fletcher School

What grades does The Fletcher School serve?

The Fletcher School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.

How many students attend The Fletcher School?

The Fletcher School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Fletcher School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Fletcher School is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Fletcher School rank in NC?

The Fletcher School ranks #59 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is The Fletcher School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Fletcher School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Fletcher School a private school?

Yes, The Fletcher School 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 The Fletcher School a religious school?

No, The Fletcher School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
1st – 12th
Enrollment
283
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large City
County
Mecklenburg County
Area population (ZIP 28270)
32,913
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
39.8
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 28270; 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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