Arborbrook Christian Academy is a private school serving students in kindergarten through grade 12 with a Christian-centered college preparatory education. Located in the east side of Weddington, its curriculum is based on British educator Charlotte Mason’s philosophy that children are natural learners, and their education should be based on real ideas in a natural environment. Arborbrook emphasizes outdoor education and fine arts, and does so in a Christian-centered environment that fosters character development. Parents must sign a statement of Christian faith and read required books on the school’s education philosophy prior to their children being enrolled.
Students participate in a full classical education with choices for honors and dual-enrollment college courses. Academic life is supplemented with athletics, and Arborbrook teams have won conference championships in both boy’s and girl’s basketball, soccer, cross country, and girl’s volleyball. The school is accredited by Christian Schools International along with several other institutions. Its college acceptance rate is high, with 86 percent of students attending college after graduation. Tuition costs range from $7,800 to over $9,000 per year, and financial aid is not typically available. The student-teacher ratio at 7:1 is much higher than state and local averages. These and other factors make Arborbrook Christian Academy a highly rated private school in the area.
Arborbrook Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade K-12
4823 Waxhaw Indian Trail Rd,
Matthews, NC
266
Students
A-
School Details
Head of School
Andy Zawacki
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
25
Average GPA
3.77
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$9,894
Religious Affiliation
Christian
Niche Grade
A
B
B+
B+
B-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.77
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
30
Part Time Teachers
10
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
580
Verbal
640
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
26
Reading
28
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
100%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
85%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%
White
91%
Hispanic
4.3%
Black
3.3%
Two or more races
1.4%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Liberty University
12 Students
North Carolina State University
10 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
9 Students
Appalachian State University
8 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
8 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina
8 Students
Clemson University
6 Students
College of Charleston
6 Students
Wake Forest University
6 Students
Duke University
5 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
8 Students
Finance
5 Students
Psychology
4 Students
Nursing
4 Students
English
4 Students
Biology
3 Students
Computer Science
3 Students
Elementary Education
3 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
3 Students
Aviation Management and Operations
3 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/11/2025
Arborbrook is a very good school if you want to go to a private and Christian school. You feel right at home at Arborbrook. You make a lot of friends there.
4/29/2024
I went to Arborbrook in 4th grade a few years ago. My teacher was so mean and always yelled at us. They don't stand up to bullies (I got choked on my first day there.) The gym REALLY needs a renovation and smells like your average McDonalds bathroom. The lessons are not engaging at all... but the woods were pretty cool. 2/10.
7/23/2017
This school offers one of the best all round educational environment. They provide occupational support and how to present a resume of skills. The have a good understanding grasp on their spiritual life and provide great study habits.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/1/2016
Arborbrook is a wonderful school where students are encouraged to 'go deep' and to make connections with what they are studying. The teachers come from various and accomplished backgrounds and have a love of learning that is contagious. There is grace for mistakes which fosters a safe learning envir...
12/31/2015
I have two young children enrolled at this school (K and 2nd) and I cannot express how blessed we feel to be there! I have been so impressed with the teachers that I have met, how our children are learning and growing in their Christian faith each day, how they are progressing academically, yet they...
12/31/2015
This is our third year at Arborbrook and we love this school! The teachers are passionate about learning and clearly love what they do. My children have excelled and are growing in faith and knowledge. We are thankful that a school like Arborbrook exists to come along beside our family and educate o...
12/31/2015
Our family loves Arborbrook. We toured many schools and found Arborbrook was the right fit for our family. Having a faith based education experience and small class sizes were important factors for us. But, what we have found at Arborbrook has been so much more than that. Our children's day consist...
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Arborbrook Christian Academy is a private Christian school for students in grades K-12 located at 4823 Waxhaw Indian Trail Rd in Matthews, NC. Annual tuition is $9,894. The school has a total enrollment of 266 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Arborbrook Christian Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average GPA is 3.77, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Abundant Life Christian Academy, Metrolina Christian Academy, Grace Academy, and more. Learn more about what Matthews has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Arborbrook Christian Academy.