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The School At Thompson

6801 Saint Peters Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
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.

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Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
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
The School At Thompson Student 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
Application URL

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

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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The average private school tuition in Matthews, NC is $12,072 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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