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Top 3 Best North Carolina Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 46 alternative private elementary schools serving 1,735 students in North Carolina.
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in North Carolina include JLSA, Bnai Shalom Day School, and Cameron Boy's Camp School.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the North Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
50% of alternative private elementary schools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked North Carolina Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
JLSA
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Alternative School
(7)
1434 Farrington Road
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.
Alternative School
3540 Toringdon Way, Suite 100
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.
Alternative School
2148 Blue Bridge Road, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27607
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
HOPE Academy
HOPE Academy Photo - HOPE Academy is an AdvancEd accredited Kindergarten through 12th grade University Model School serving the Concord and Greater Charlotte North Carolina areas. In this unique hybrid school parents are supported with professional instruction and curriculum for both in-class and at-home learning.
Alternative School (Christian)
(9)
7655 Bruton Smith Boulevard
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 999-2436
Grades: K-12
| 240 students
Bnai Shalom Day School
Alternative School (Jewish)
(1)
804-A Winview Dr
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.
All-boys | Alternative School (Baptist)
255 Cameron Camp Rd
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 245-4034
Grades: 5-12
| 30 students
The New Classical Academy
The New Classical Academy Photo - We spend at least an hour outside each day (weather permitting), playing traditional group games and inventing new ones, running, exploring, and more.
Alternative School
(1)
671 Sand Hill Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 225-1993
Grades: PK-8
| 80 students
Access Academy
Alternative School
920 Blairhill Rd Suite 101
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
Grades: 3-11
| 6 students
Alexander Youth Network
Alternative School
6220 Thermal Road
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
Grades: K-11
| 154 students
Asheville Academy For Girls
All-girls | Alternative School
(1)
126 Camp Elliott Rd
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
Grades: K-5
| 9 students
Calvary Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
394 Ferrells Bridge Rd
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
Grades: 4-12
| 72 students
Changing Hearts Boarding School
All-girls | Alternative School
3005 Anderson Branch Rd
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
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Eckerd Connects
All-boys | Alternative School
500 E Ku Su Mee Rd
Candor, NC 27229
(910) 975-5892
Grades: 6-11
| 28 students
Faith Christian Academy
Alternative School (Other Lutheran)
127 Boyd Dr
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
Grades: 4-10
| 39 students
Fusion Academy And Learning Center - Charlotte
Alternative School
3540 Toringdon Way Ste 100
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
Grades: PK-4
| 47 students
Hertford County Multi-purpose Juvenile Home
Alternative School
114 Oak Villa Rd
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
Grades: 5-11
| 34 students
Light Of Wisdom School
Alternative School
2 Science Of Mind Way
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
Alternative School
9003 Weston Pkwy
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
Grades: 8-10
| 5 students
Mariposa School
Alternative School
203 Gregson Dr
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
Grades: 6-10
| 9 students
Mind And Soul School
All-boys | Alternative School
56 Three Hunts Dr
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 827-1169
Grades: 8-10
| 5 students
New Beginnings Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
6495 Hudlow Rd
Union Mills, NC 28167
(828) 429-0649
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
Positive Day School
Alternative School (Baptist)
229 N Graham Hopedale Rd
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 222-6066
Grades: 2-12
| 30 students
Robeson County Multi Purpose Juvenile Home
Alternative School
210 Legend Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 618-0210
Grades: 7-9
| 6 students
Salt And Light Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
5054 Hwy 24
Newport, NC 99999
(910) 367-2497
Grades: 3-12
| 18 students
The School At Thompson
Alternative School
6801 Saint Peters Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 644-4380
Grades: 1-10
| 39 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in North Carolina include JLSA, Bnai Shalom Day School, and Cameron Boy's Camp School.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in North Carolina?
46 alternative private elementary schools are located in North Carolina.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in North Carolina?
North Carolina alternative private elementary schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
50% of alternative private elementary schools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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