Shining Stars Academy in Charlotte, NC, is a nonsectarian, co鈥揺d early childhood program offering kindergarten in a large city setting within the Ballantyne neighborhood.
The school enrolls 11 students in kindergarten with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 11:1, supported by one teacher.
Approximately 73% of the student body represents students of color, ranking Shining Stars Academy among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for diversity.
Shining Stars Academy holds membership in the National Association for the Education of Young Children and maintains a nonreligious program orientation.
The school operates within the local Charlotte private school market, where average elementary tuition is approximately $17,379.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Shining Stars Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 23%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shining Stars Academy?
The application deadline for Shining Stars Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Shining Stars Academy located?
Shining Stars Academy is located in the Ballantyne neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 1 other private schools located in Ballantyne.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Shining Stars Academy is Access Academy (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Brookstone Schools (0.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Access Academy
Alternative School
920 Blairhill Rd Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28219
(704) 521-4977
Charlotte, NC 28219
(704) 521-4977
- miles
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students
Brookstone Schools ![Brookstone Schools Photo - Brookstone Alumni]( "Brookstone Schools Photo - Brookstone Alumni")
(Christian)
301 S. Davidson St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 392-6330
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 392-6330
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Charlotte Jewish Day School
(Jewish)
5007 Providence Rd. Building E
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 366-4558
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 366-4558
- miles
Gr: K-5 | 137 students Tuition listed
3645 Pleasant Plains Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 234-0292
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 234-0292
- miles
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5
200 Hawthorne Ln
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 384-9290
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 384-9290
- miles
Gr: 5-12 | 22 students
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