1. Christian Montessori School At Lake Norman
City: Huntersville, NC
Category: Education
Telephone: (704) 875-1801
Address: 14101 Stumptown Rd.
Description: In the growing Lake Norman area north of Charlotte, this independent college-preparatory day school is set on 20 rural acres. The school offers a Montessori environment for children age 15 months through sixth grade.
2. Southlake Christian Academy
City: Huntersville, NC
Category: Education
Telephone: (704) 949-2200
Address: 13901 Hager’s Ferry Rd.
Description: Affiliated with Southlake Presbyterian Church, this school is located on 14 acres in the growing Lake Norman area north of Charlotte. Nearly 850 students attend elementary through high school, and classes have an 14-to-1 student-teacher ratio. The school promotes rigorous academics and extracurricular activities in a nurturing environment. Accredited by the North Carolina Department of Non-Public Instruction, Southlake also is up for accreditation by the Association of Christian Schools International. Students routinely perform 40 percent higher than the national average on standardized tests. A full sports program with football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, golf, wrestling, baseball, and cheerleading is available.