Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences Photo

Top 5 Best North Carolina Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 private schools with special program emphasis serving 3,725 students in North Carolina.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in North Carolina include Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences, Emerson Waldorf School, and Liberty Prep Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
43% of private schools with special program emphasis in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked North Carolina Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Emerson Waldorf School
Emerson Waldorf School Photo - 4th grade
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
6211 New Jericho Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-1858
Grades: PK-12
| 287 students
Liberty Prep Christian Academy
Liberty Prep Christian Academy Photo - Parking
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
433 Williamson Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-3933
Grades: K-12
| 328 students
Oak Ridge Military Academy
Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - 2019 Homecoming March
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
2317 Oak Ridge Rd.
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040
Grades: 7-12
| 120 students
The Outdoor Academy
The Outdoor Academy Photo - Community is one of our school's four cornerstones... Let's circle up!
Special Program Emphasis
(14)
43 Hart Rd
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 877-4349
Grades: 10-11
| 28 students
Shining Light Baptist Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
2541 Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 225-0396
Grades: PK-12
| 271 students
Thales Academy
Thales Academy Photo - Thales Academy Rolesville JH/HS
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
1201 Granite Falls Blvd
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 435-2715
Grades: 6-12
| 535 students
Veritas Christian Academy
Veritas Christian Academy Photo - We would love for you to become part of the Veritas family!
Special Program Emphasis
(10)
17 Cane Creek Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 681-0546
Grades: PK-12
| 345 students
Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences
Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
6201 Myrtle Grove Rd
Wilmington, NC 28409
(910) 392-3139
Grades: 4-8
| 84 students
Accelerator School Llc
Special Program Emphasis
111-100 Competition Center Dr
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 208-9379
Grades: 5-12
| 48 students
Brisbane Academy
Special Program Emphasis
5901 Statesville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 598-5208
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
British International School of Charlotte
British International School of Charlotte Photo
Special Program Emphasis
7000 Endhaven Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 341-3236
Grades: NS-12
| 190 students
Calvary Christian Academt
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
409 N Center St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 871-1234
Grades: 4-10
| 15 students
Child Time
Special Program Emphasis
118 W Fire Tower Rd
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-6229
Grades: NS
| 117 students
Davidson Green School
Special Program Emphasis
511 S Main St
Davidson, NC 28036
(540) 273-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 52 students
Father Capodanno School High School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
4364 Us Highway 1
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 245-2246
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
For Kids Only Child Dev Center
Special Program Emphasis
344 Mulberry St.
Shallotte, NC 28470
(910) 754-7777
Grades: PK-1
| 55 students
French Broad River Academy
French Broad River Academy Photo - Our mission: to build character and integrity for a lifetime of learning, service, and leadership. To accomplish the mission, our students have daily opportunities to experience, challenge, failure, and earned success in a supportive environment.
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
1990 Riverside Drive
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 348-4320
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students
Grace Classical School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Po Box 12034
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 526-0718
Grades: PK-10
| 75 students
Imago Dei Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis
2035 Jeffress Rd
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 513-4966
Grades: K-9
| 30 students
The Learning Community School
The Learning Community School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
1220 Bee Tree Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-3080
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
Lock And Key Academy
Special Program Emphasis
400 Gilead Rd Unit 732
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 750-1680
Grades: 10-11
| 6 students
Nebo Crossing Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
961 Harmony Grove Rd
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-7069
Grades: PK-12
| 165 students
Northwest Baptist Dcc
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
3605 Edgefield Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 668-9627
Grades: 2-12
| 20 students
Providence Preparatory Academy
Providence Preparatory Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
702 Eastwood Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 742-0712
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
Rainbow Community School
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
574 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 258-9264
Grades: PK-8
| 211 students
St. Pauls Episcopal Preschool
Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
520 Summit St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 723-4395
Grades: PK
| 222 students
Scholars Academy Gifted And Artistically Elite
Special Program Emphasis
315 S 3rd St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 796-6902
Grades: 1-12
| 35 students
Trinity Of Fairview Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
646 Concord Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
(518) 628-1188
Grades: K-8
| 53 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in North Carolina?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in North Carolina include Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences, Emerson Waldorf School, and Liberty Prep Christian Academy.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in North Carolina?
28 private schools with special program emphasis are located in North Carolina.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in North Carolina?
North Carolina private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
43% of private schools with special program emphasis in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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