Carmel Christian School

Carmel Christian School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
1145 Pineville Matthews Rd,  Matthews, NC
4.3
3.4
1,131 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Jay Hancock
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$17,350
Religious Affiliation
Baptist

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
117
Full Time Teachers
91
Part Time Teachers
26
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
590
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
26
English
29
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
94%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
95%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
87.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Black
3.9%
Hispanic
3.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#20 Best Christian Schools in North Carolina
#40 Best Private K12 Schools in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 84 Students
North Carolina State University 74 Students
Appalachian State University 63 Students
Clemson University 62 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 59 Students
Liberty University 53 Students
University of South Carolina 44 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 44 Students
Auburn University 34 Students
High Point University 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 54 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Biology 20 Students
Nursing 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Finance 14 Students
Engineering 14 Students
Marketing 12 Students
Communications 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 68 Reviews
5.0 Parent
12/3/2024
Great community and academics with a strong alignment of Christian faith discipleship. The leadership is effective and every staff member is passionate about your child's growth. There are plenty of opportunities for parent involvement. Overall a great school.
4.0 Senior
5/19/2024
I have been at CCS since kindergarten and I have had a wonderful experience! However, the math department has been continually poor at best.
5.0 Senior
8/18/2023
As a student at Carmel Christian from pre-school through senior year, Carmel does an excellent job creating an academically challenging yet fun atmosphere. The teachers at Carmel give exceptional effort and are gifted at teaching. Carmel's staff provides a safe place for students where Christ is centered in all aspects of academics, athletics, and activities.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 56 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/9/2025
As the proud parent of a recent graduate from Carmel Christian School, I can confidently say this journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. From the first day to the final cap toss on graduation day, Carmel has not only educated our child but shaped them into a compassionate, confident, and C...
5.0 parent
6/26/2025
As a parent of a recent graduate who attended Carmel Christian from kindergarten through 12th grade, I can whole-heartedly say we could not have had a more well-rounded positive experience. We knew the academic offerings were great but what surprised us the most was watching the spiritual growth of...
5.0 parent
6/25/2025
My kids had an amazing experience at Carmel Christian! They were well-rounded, active, engaged students during their time at Carmel. They were poured into by teachers, coaches and administrators and truly seen and known. They were very well prepared to go on to college in every way - spiritually, ac...
1.0 parent
6/2/2025
I’m grateful to the person who recently shared their review on the post from April 9 from CCS leadership. That review spoke directly to my soul. Our family, too, has been deeply hurt by the actions of the middle school principal, assistant principal, and associate head of schools at Carmel Christian...

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Carmel Christian School is a private Baptist school for students in grades K-12 located at 1145 Pineville Matthews Rd in Matthews, in the Matthews neighborhood. Annual tuition is $17,350. The school has a total enrollment of 1,131 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Carmel Christian School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $571,957. Discover additional schools in the area, like Covenant Day School, The Fletcher School, United Faith Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Matthews has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Carmel Christian School.

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