The School At Thompson (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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The School At Thompson

6801 Saint Peters Ln
Matthews, NC 28105

Tel: (704) 644-4380

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Thompson Child & Family Focus (formerly Thompson Children's Home) provides diverse services in treatment, education and care.

The Center is five-star state licensed and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Thompson embraces children who are at risk for social and academic failure by providing intensive treatment, protection, specialized education and stabilized family environments.

We believe these are the core ingredients that ensure success.

The ability of our children and families to achieve independent and rewarding lives is the challenge that connects all of our efforts.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NC School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 1-10
Enrollment: 39 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

The School At Thompson ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Grades Offered

Grades 1-10

Year Founded

1886

School Calendar

Campus Size

5 acres

Student Body

Total Students

39 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 24%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Motto: All children healthy, All families thriving, All communities strong.

Thompson Child & Family Focus (formerly Thompson Children's Home) provides diverse services in treatment, education and care. The Center is five-star state licensed and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Thompson embraces children who are at risk for social and academic failure by providing intensive treatment, protection, specialized education and stabilized family environments. We believe these are the core ingredients that ensure success. The ability of our children and families to achieve independent and rewarding lives is the challenge that connects all of our efforts.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is The School At Thompson's ranking?

The School At Thompson ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for The School At Thompson?

The application deadline for The School At Thompson is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is The School At Thompson located?

The School At Thompson is located in the Idlewild South neighborhood of Matthews, NC.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NC School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 1-10
Enrollment: 39 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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