Schools*

Traditional Public Schools - K-12

the Sanctuary is served by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School system. Click the links below for information on the community public schools.

• Winget Park Elementary School (Grades K – 5)
• Southwest Middle School (Grades 6 – 8)
• Olympic Community of Schools (Grades 9-12)

Alternative Options - K - 12

In addition to traditional public schools, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also have a number of magnet schools options in the area. Magnet schools have curricula that are either theme based to meet student interests, or which emphasize a particular educational approach. There are a number of magnet schools available to the Sanctuary students. Click here for more information. Charter schools are non-traditional public schools that are operated by non-profit organizations and governed by a Board of Directors rather than the local school board. Like traditional public schools, they are accountable to state standards in terms of student testing, but charter schools also have a little more freedom in curriculum development. Click here for more information on local charter schools. There are also several private schools within 10 miles of the Sanctuary.

• Cramerton Christian Academy (Grades 4K - 12)
• Gaston Day School (Grades 4K - 12)
• Liberty Baptist Academy (Grades K - 12) 704-399-0142
• Palisades Episcopal School (Grades K - 6)
• Walnut Grove Christian School (Grades 1- 12)

Pre-School & Child Care

There following daycare facilities for young children are all within 10 miles of the Sanctuary. Click the links below for more information. In addition, Pre-K programs are available through Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

• Giving Tree Child Development Center
• Lollipop Child Development Center
• Tutor Time

Continuing Education & Higher Learning

Several community colleges and universities in the area offer continuing education programs, as well as degree and certificate programs.

• Central Piedmont Community College - With half a dozen campuses in and around Charlotte and a variety of programs, CPCC serves the entire community.
• Davidson College - An independent liberal arts college serving 1700 students.
• Johnson C. Smith University - offering degrees in arts, letters, professional studies, science, technology, engineering and math. JCSU also has continuing and cooperative education programs.
• Queens University - a private masters level university with a liberal arts and professional studies focus. Serving 2,300 undergraduate students.
• University of North Carolina - Charlotte - Nearly 18,000 undergraduate students in 10 colleges are currently enrolled in this North Carolina public university.
• Winthrop University (Rock Hill, SC) - With 41 undergraduate and 24 graduate degree programs, this public coeducational school has a total enrollment of over 6,200 students.
• York Technical College (Rock Hill, SC) - A public two-year institution awarding associate degrees, certificates and diplomas in vocational, technical and occupational studies. University transfer studies are also available.

*Neither the Sanctuary nor Crescent Communities make any claim as to the quality of education or care provided by the named schools and care centers. This list of known providers is presented to owners and potential owners of property at the Sanctuary strictly for the purpose of convenience to our customers. Exclusion of any additional providers not known is unintentional.

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