For the 2024-25 school year, there are 57 alternative private schools serving 2,140 students in North Carolina.
The top ranked alternative private schools in North Carolina include JLSA, Bnai Shalom Day School, and Cameron Boy's Camp School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
Top Ranked North Carolina Alternative Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1434 Farrington Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Charlotte![Fusion Academy Charlotte Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Charlotte Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
3540 Toringdon Way, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28277
(877) 673-8893
Charlotte, NC 28277
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Raleigh![Fusion Academy Raleigh Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Raleigh Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
2148 Blue Bridge Road, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27607
(877) 673-8893
Raleigh, NC 27607
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
7655 Bruton Smith Boulevard
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 999-2436
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 999-2436
Grades: K-12
| 240 students
804-A Winview Dr
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 897-0703
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 897-0703
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Cameron Boy's Camp School![Cameron Boy's Camp School Photo - Reflection is an important part of camp. We end every day around a campfire celebrating our successes and planning for the next day.]( "Cameron Boy's Camp School Photo - Reflection is an important part of camp. We end every day around a campfire celebrating our successes and planning for the next day.")
All-boys | Alternative School (Baptist)
255 Cameron Camp Rd
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 245-4034
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 245-4034
Grades: 5-12
| 30 students
2020 Chapel Hill Rd.
Durham, NC 27707
(984) 888-0578
Durham, NC 27707
(984) 888-0578
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
KéKAY Method Preschool Alternative![KéKAY Method Preschool Alternative Photo - Holistic Move&Learn Preschool Alternative - Our students are fun-loving, well-rounded, and emotionally intelligent.]( "KéKAY Method Preschool Alternative Photo - Holistic Move&Learn Preschool Alternative - Our students are fun-loving, well-rounded, and emotionally intelligent.")
Alternative School
6520 Falls of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(984) 255-8486
Raleigh, NC 27615
(984) 255-8486
Grades: NS
| 29 students
Academy At Trails Carolina
All-boys | Alternative School
555 Sky Valley Camp Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28739
(828) 457-8840
Hendersonville, NC 28739
(828) 457-8840
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Access Academy
Alternative School
920 Blairhill Rd Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28219
(704) 521-4977
Charlotte, NC 28219
(704) 521-4977
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Agape Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
Po Box 161
Jefferson, NC 28640
(336) 846-1600
Jefferson, NC 28640
(336) 846-1600
Grades: 3-11
| 6 students
Alc Mosaic (mosaic School)
Alternative School
401 E Arrowood Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 709-9668
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 709-9668
Grades: Inquire with school
| 82 students
Alexander Youth Network
Alternative School
6220 Thermal Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-8712
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-8712
Grades: 1-7
| 30 students
Asheboro Hybrid Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
154 S Fayetteville St
Asheboro, NC 27203
(252) 670-9031
Asheboro, NC 27203
(252) 670-9031
Grades: K-11
| 154 students
126 Camp Elliott Rd
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 429-8100
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 429-8100
Grades: 5-10
| 25 students
Assembly Of Faith Chr. School
Alternative School (Christian)
1030 Lower Dallas Highway
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-1149
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-1149
Grades: K-5
| 9 students
Calvary Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
394 Ferrells Bridge Rd
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1177
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1177
Grades: K-10
| 21 students
Carolina Dunes Academy (as Of July 1, 2019)
Alternative School
2050 Mercantile Dr
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2500
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2500
Grades: 4-12
| 72 students
Changing Hearts Boarding School
All-girls | Alternative School
3005 Anderson Branch Rd
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 273-1380
Marshall, NC 28753
(828) 273-1380
Grades: 3-9
| 8 students
Eckerd - Boomer Campus
All-boys | Alternative School
4654 High Rock Rd
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 921-3300
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 921-3300
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Eckerd Connects
All-boys | Alternative School
500 E Ku Su Mee Rd
Candor, NC 27229
(910) 975-5892
Candor, NC 27229
(910) 975-5892
Grades: 6-11
| 28 students
Emerald School Of Excellence
Alternative School
4012 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 299-2017
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 299-2017
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Faith Christian Academy
Alternative School (Other Lutheran)
127 Boyd Dr
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 435-0670
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 435-0670
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Five Points Education Training Center
Alternative School
Po Box 2277
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 233-0491
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 233-0491
Grades: 4-10
| 39 students
Fusion Academy And Learning Center - Charlotte
Alternative School
3540 Toringdon Way Ste 100
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 265-3221
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 265-3221
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Genesis Academy, Inc.
Alternative School (Baptist)
1867 E Us Highway 19e
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 536-4819
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 536-4819
Grades: PK-4
| 47 students
Goddard School![Goddard School Photo]( "Goddard School Photo")
Alternative School
10550 Little Brier Creek Lane
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 572-0678
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 572-0678
Grades: PK-K
| 122 students
Hertford County Multi-purpose Juvenile Home
Alternative School
114 Oak Villa Rd
Winton, NC 27986
(252) 358-0433
Winton, NC 27986
(252) 358-0433
Grades: 6-9
| 5 students
Kingswood School
Alternative School
1001 Reynolda Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 721-7632
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 721-7632
Grades: 5-11
| 34 students
Light Of Wisdom School
Alternative School
2 Science Of Mind Way
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 253-2325
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 253-2325
Grades: NS-5
| 9 students
Lucy Daniels School![Lucy Daniels School Photo - Two kindergarteners discuss next steps on their projects]( "Lucy Daniels School Photo - Two kindergarteners discuss next steps on their projects")
Alternative School
9003 Weston Pkwy
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-1400
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 20 students
Macon County Juvenile School
Alternative School
1820 Lakeside Drive
Franklin, NC 28734
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-7416
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-7416
Grades: 8-10
| 5 students
Mariposa School
Alternative School
203 Gregson Dr
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 461-0600
Grades: 2-12
| 14 students
Methodist Home
Alternative School (Methodist)
1638 Old Airport Road
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-2625
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-2625
Grades: 6-10
| 9 students
Mind And Soul School
All-boys | Alternative School
56 Three Hunts Dr
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 827-1169
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 827-1169
Grades: 8-10
| 5 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked alternative private schools in North Carolina include JLSA, Bnai Shalom Day School, and Cameron Boy's Camp School.
How many alternative private schools are located in North Carolina?
57 alternative private schools are located in North Carolina.
How diverse are alternative private schools in North Carolina?
North Carolina alternative private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
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