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Private schools in Uptown, South End, Dilworth & Myers Park
Charlotte's urban core and the tree-lined streets just south of it, where two parish elementaries, a Catholic middle school, an Episcopal day school and several small specialty programs share a few square miles. 10 schools here are in our directory and 8 are on the 2026-27 Direct Payment list.
How this list was built. School details come from the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24, with 2021-22 records for schools that did not respond). The Direct Payment flag is our name-and-city match against the NCSEAA Direct Payment Nonpublic Schools list for 2026-27, retrieved October 28, 2026. Schools on the state list with no federal record show only their name and city. Tuition is not in either source; ask the school.
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Schools in this list8
On NCSEAA's 2026-27 Direct Payment list2,239
Students reported in the federal survey4
Report pre-K classes1
Run through grade 12$7,942
2026-27 Tier 1 Opportunity Scholarship maximumBy type
Independent & Secular Schools in Uptown
4 schools
Browse →Christian Schools in Uptown
3 schools
Browse →Catholic Schools in Uptown
3 schools
Browse →Montessori Schools in Uptown
2 schools
Browse →Preschools & Early Learning in Uptown
2 schools
Browse →Church-Run Schools in Uptown
1 school
Browse →Schools for Learning Differences in Uptown
1 school
Browse →High Schools (Grades 9-12) in Uptown
1 school
Browse →All 10 schools in Uptown, South End, Dilworth & Myers Park
| School | Affiliation | Area | Grades | Direct Payment 2026-27 | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookstone Schools 301 S Davidson Street, Brookstone Schools, Charlotte 28202 | Christian | Uptown, South End, Dilworth & Myers Park | K-8 | ✓ Listed | 174 |
| Charlotte Montessori School 219 E Blvd, Charlotte 28203 | Independent | Uptown, South End, Dilworth & Myers Park | PK-K | Not listed | 14 |
| Christ Church Preschool and Kindergarten 1412 Providence Rd, Charlotte 28207 | Christian | Uptown, South End, Dilworth & Myers Park | PK-K | Not listed | 44 |
| Epiphany School of Charlotte 1000 E Morehead St, Charlotte 28204 | Independent | Uptown, South End, Dilworth & Myers Park | 4-8 | ✓ Listed | 20 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School 3100 Park Rd, Charlotte 28209 | Catholic | Uptown, South End, Dilworth & Myers Park | 6-8 | ✓ Listed | 936 |
| Kent Academy 1814 Euclid Ave, Charlotte 28203 | Independent | Uptown, South End, Dilworth & Myers Park | 1-12 | ✓ Listed | 36 |
| Keystone Montessori School 2830 Dorchester Pl, Charlotte 28209 | Independent | Uptown, South End, Dilworth & Myers Park | PK-3 | ✓ Listed | 31 |
| St. Ann Catholic School 600 Hillside Ave, Charlotte 28209 | Catholic | Uptown, South End, Dilworth & Myers Park | PK-5 | ✓ Listed | 319 |
| St. Patrick Catholic School 1125 Buchanan St, Charlotte 28203 | Catholic | Uptown, South End, Dilworth & Myers Park | K-5 | ✓ Listed | 228 |
| Trinity Episcopal School 750 E 9Th St, Charlotte 28202 | Christian | Uptown, South End, Dilworth & Myers Park | K-8 | ✓ Listed | 437 |
Federal records placed here by ZIP: 28202, 28203, 28204, 28207, 28209. Schools known only from the state list are placed by city.
| 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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