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Private schools in Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington
Union County, where Baptist and independent Christian schools dominate and the region's highest-funded scholarship school sits in Indian Trail. 20 schools here are in our directory and 19 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 list19
On NCSEAA's 2026-27 Direct Payment list2,703
Students reported in the federal survey3
Report pre-K classes5
Run through grade 12$7,942
2026-27 Tier 1 Opportunity Scholarship maximumBy type
Christian Schools in Monroe
14 schools
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Browse →All 20 schools in Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington
| School | Affiliation | Area | Grades | Direct Payment 2026-27 | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abundant Life Christian Academy 4224 Blanchard Cir, Indian Trail 28079 | Christian | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | K-12 | ✓ Listed | 60 |
| Bright Spot Baptist Academy Monroe · no federal survey record | Christian | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| Covenant Christian Academy Monroe · no federal survey record | Christian | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| Creative Christian Academy Monroe · no federal survey record | Christian | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| Enlighten Legacy Microschool Academy Monroe · no federal survey record | Affiliation not on file | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| 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 |
| Lee Park Preparatory School 2505 Morgan Mill Rd, Monroe 28110 | Christian | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | 6-12 | ✓ Listed | 200 |
| Little Scholars Institute of Learning Waxhaw · no federal survey record | Affiliation not on file | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| Marvin Academy Waxhaw · no federal survey record | Affiliation not on file | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| Metrolina Christian Academy 732 Indian Trl - Fairview Rd, Indian Trail 28079 | Christian | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | PK-12 | ✓ Listed | 1,200 |
| NorthPoint Christian Academy 8120 Kensington Dr, Waxhaw 28173 | Christian | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | K-12 | ✓ Listed | 248 |
| Shining Light Baptist Academy Monroe · no federal survey record | Christian | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| Tabernacle Christian School 2900 Walkup Ave, Monroe 28110 | Christian | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | K-12 | ✓ Listed | 203 |
| Thales Academy Waxhaw (K-8) 8012 New Town Rd, Waxhaw 28173 | Independent | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | K-8 | ✓ Listed | 504 |
| The Learning Habitat Indian Trail · no federal survey record | Affiliation not on file | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| Union Christian Academy Monroe · no federal survey record | Christian | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | — | ✓ Listed | — |
| Unionville Christian Academy 1204 Sikes Mill Rd, Monroe 28110 | Christian | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | PK-6 | Not listed | 45 |
| Weddington Christian Academy 13901 Providence Rd, Weddington 28104 | Christian | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | PK-8 | ✓ Listed | 135 |
| Wellspring Preparatory School Monroe · no federal survey record | Affiliation not on file | Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw & Weddington | — | ✓ Listed | — |
Federal records placed here by ZIP: 28110, 28112, 28079, 28173. 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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