Located in the heart of Dilworth in Charlotte, NC, St. Patrick School is a fully accredited, co-ed, Pre-K through 5th grade Catholic School that welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds.
As the oldest Catholic school in Charlotte, our traditions and values ground us, while our mission propels us forward, ensuring every graduate leaves ready to lead with faith and purpose.

Our Mission
To proclaim the Good News of the Gospel and to develop each student spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially to live in a changing society.
Our mission is not a statement on a wall. It is the lens through which every teacher plans a lesson, every administrator makes a decision, and every family chooses to be a part of this community. Our goal is to develop every dimension of a child during their time here.
Faith in Learning
Our atmosphere of Faith in Learning means our students feel safe to ask questions, try new skills, and persevere in their learning. They receive the building blocks of faith so they can begin to develop the strong moral compass and sense of self necessary to help them become confident learners.
At St. Patrick, curiosity is welcomed, struggle is honored, and growth, both in the classroom and in faith, is always the goal.
How We Live Our Mission
Catholic
IdentityEverything we do flows from our faith and our call to proclaim the Gospel.
Academic
ExcellenceA Lumen-accredited program challenges and equips every learner.
Community &
StewardshipA school community rooted in service, generosity, and belonging.
Whole Child
FormationDeveloping students spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially.
Nearly a Century on This Ground
Our history is what makes St. Patrick Catholic School who we are today. Our school carries a legacy that stretches back to Charlotte's earliest Catholic families - and a legacy still lived out in our halls today.
- 1800's: The O'Donoghue School
- 1930: Charlotte's First Catholic School
- Mid-Century: Growth & Expansion
- 1960s: Becoming St. Patrick
- The 1990s: MACS and St. Patrick
- 2006: The Matthew Morgan Program
- 2024: Preschool Program
- St. Patrick Today
