Charlotte Preparatory School | A Pre-K-8 School in Charlotte, N.C.

Deep learning that feels like
true adventure

Big challenges set in small classes

Early chapters that shape a child’s whole life

A cast of characters to reflect the world itself

At Charlotte Prep, the story of our school is a living, growing anthology written by our students through their experiences, discoveries, joys, and accomplishments: Adventures of curious minds and open hearts. Tales of lasting friendship and early leadership. Sagas that start here—where children are truly known, not just by name but also by their own personal narrative—and stretch far into the exciting possibilities of ever after.

honoring the story of childhood

We know the earliest chapters of a child's life are among the most important and influential. Our PreK-8 model celebrates every formative moment, beginning with our Early School’s Montessori commitment to independent and impassioned learning. Here, students are allowed to be children a little longer and empowered to be leaders a little sooner. Then they graduate confident, compassionate, and prepared to go anywhere from here.

learning from many points of view

Forty percent of our student body represents diverse nationalities and ethnicities, but statistics alone don’t tell the story of the richness of our school community. Our students learn with and from people of many backgrounds and beliefs, becoming thinkers who appreciate multiple perspectives, celebrate difference, and listen with open hearts and minds. We are aware of how our own stories shape our view of the world–and we hold space for the stories told by others.

settings that shape the narrative

Big enough to encourage exploration and empower discovery, Prep offers students an exciting array of classes, sports, arts programs, and social activities. We’re also intentionally scaled to foster transformative relationships between students and teachers and to ensure that every child is seen and heard. Our students have just the right amount of room to grow into important supporting characters for others, even as they become the heroes of their own stories.