By type
Church-Run Schools around Charlotte
Christian schools whose registered name points to a congregation or denomination: Baptist academies, Assembly schools, tabernacle and church-center schools.
Funding note: Congregation schools often price close to the scholarship and add member discounts. Ask whether the church subsidizes tuition for families in the pews.
12
Schools in this list9
On NCSEAA's 2026-27 Direct Payment list798
Students reported in the federal survey4
Report pre-K classes4
Run through grade 12$7,942
2026-27 Tier 1 Opportunity Scholarship maximumBy area
All 12 church-run schools
| School | Affiliation | Area | Grades | Direct Payment 2026-27 | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly of Faith Christian School 1030 Lower Dallas Hwy, Dallas 28034 | Christian | Gastonia, Belmont & the Gaston County towns | K-5 | Not listed | 7 |
| Bright Spot Baptist Academy Monroe · no federal survey record | Christian | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| Christ Church Preschool and Kindergarten 1412 Providence Rd, Charlotte 28207 | Christian | Uptown, South End, Dilworth & Myers Park | PK-K | Not listed | 44 |
| Faith Baptist Christian School 6840 Wilson Grove Rd, Charlotte 28227 | Christian | East Charlotte, Plaza Midwood & the Albemarle Road corridor | 2-12 | Not listed | 9 |
| Fellowship Christian School Monroe · no federal survey record | Christian | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| First Assembly Christian School 2500 Arnold Dr, Monroe 28110 | Christian | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | K-11 | ✓ Listed | 108 |
| First Wesleyan Christian School 208A S Church St, Gastonia 28054 | Christian | Gastonia, Belmont & the Gaston County towns | PK-6 | ✓ Listed | 153 |
| Gospel Light Academy Midland · no federal survey record | Christian | Concord, Kannapolis & Harrisburg | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| Shining Light Baptist Academy Monroe · no federal survey record | Christian | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| South Charlotte Baptist Academy 12416 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville 28134 | Christian | Ballantyne, Blakeney & Pineville | PK-12 | ✓ Listed | 55 |
| Tabernacle Christian School 2900 Walkup Ave, Monroe 28110 | Christian | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | K-12 | ✓ Listed | 203 |
| Victory Christian Center School 1501 Carrier Dr, Charlotte 28216 | Christian | North Charlotte & University City | PK-12 | ✓ Listed | 219 |
| A ✓ Direct Payment flag means | It does not mean |
|---|---|
| NCSEAA listed the school for 2026-27, so Opportunity Scholarship and ESA+ funds can be paid to it | The school has a seat open, or that your child is admitted |
| Your tier award is applied to required tuition and fees | The award covers the whole bill |
| The school agreed to NCSEAA testing and reporting rules for scholarship students | The school is accredited, which the state list does not record |
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