Enrollment
312
Student:teacher
7:1
Published tuition
$17,700–$30,200
Application fee
$100
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Tuition by division
We don't have a grade-by-grade tuition breakdown for this school yet. The published range across all divisions is $17,700–$30,200. Most independent schools charge different rates for preschool, elementary, middle and upper school.
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Head of school
Todd Ballaban
Head of School
Todd Ballaban will begin his role as Head of School in July 2025. He previously led the middle school at Charlotte Latin School for eight years and held roles at La Jolla Country Day School and Brentwood School.
Curriculum & special classes
Charlotte Prep offers a PreK-8th grade independent education. The curriculum includes a Montessori Early School, Lower School (K-4th), and Middle School (5th-8th), focusing on deep learning, small classes, and fostering diverse perspectives.
Financial aid
Charlotte Prep is committed to making its program financially feasible and attracting talented students regardless of economic circumstances. Families applying for financial assistance must complete all application procedures annually.
Application fee: $100
Before & after school care
Before school
Early Drop-Off: You may drop off Early School students as early as 8:00 a.m., and lower and middle school students as early as 7:45 a.m. No additional before-school care is available at this time. Complimentary care is provided for younger students who have siblings with a later dismissal time.
After school
Extended Day Add-On (Pre-Primary/Primary) until 5:30 p.m.; Transitional Kindergarten Extended Day until 5:30 p.m. After School Program for K-8th grade (3:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.) which families may participate in on an annual or drop-in basis. There are enriching programs.
Cost
Pre-Primary/Primary Extended Day (12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.): $5,900. Transitional Kindergarten Extended Day (2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.): $2,700. After School Program (Kindergarten - 8th Grade, 3:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.): $4,500 annually. Drop-in After School is $20/hour for Montessori Kindergarten through 8th Grade students.
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
The admissions process at Charlotte Prep is online, designed to be clear and simple, and includes an application, teacher recommendations, transcripts, and academic assessments. The Admissions Committee considers various factors to ensure a good fit within the school community. Applicants are invited for virtual or in-person visits.
Apply by
Montessori Pre-Primary through Kindergarten: Priority Application Deadline is January 2. Grades 1-8: Priority Application Deadline is January 15. Applications are accepted throughout the year based on availability.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$100
What they ask for: Online application with $100 non-refundable fee, teacher recommendations, academic transcripts (for 1st-8th grade), external academic assessment (WPPSI-IV for Kindergarten and 1st grade, WISC V for 2nd-4th grade, ISEE for 5th-8th grade), and a campus visit/student interview.
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