For the 2023-24 school year, there are 40 alternative private schools serving 1,161 students in North Carolina.
The best top ranked alternative private schools in North Carolina include KéKAY Method Preschool Alternative, The Outdoor Academy and The Nest Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Top Ranked North Carolina Alternative Private Schools (2023-24)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
| 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
| students
990 Glovers Grove Church Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 837-1101
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 837-1101
Grades: 9-12
| 26 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
The Nest Academy
Alternative School
6824 Democracy Drive
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 493-7043
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 493-7043
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
43 Hart Rd
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 877-4349
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 877-4349
Grades: 10-11
| 28 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
| 57 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
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
| 24 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
Camp E-ku-sumee
All-boys | Alternative School
500 E Ku Su Mee Rd
Candor, NC 27229
(910) 974-4183
Candor, NC 27229
(910) 974-4183
Grades: 8-11
| 20 students
Camp E-ma-etu
All-boys | Alternative School
4654 High Rock Rd
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 921-3300
Boomer, NC 28606
(336) 921-3300
Grades: 7-12
| 56 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
Eliada Academy
Alternative School
2 Compton Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-5356
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 254-5356
Grades: 2-12
| 31 students
Empowered Minds Academy
Alternative School
1415 Holloway St
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 949-0147
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 949-0147
Grades: K-8
| 10 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
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
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
The Learning Community School![The Learning Community School Photo]( "The Learning Community School Photo")
Alternative School
1220 Bee Tree Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-3080
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-3080
Grades: K-8
| 83 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
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
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
Montford Hall
All-boys | Alternative School
75 Zillicoa St
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 229-7757
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 229-7757
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Precious Haven Learning Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
181 Bostic Rd
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 868-6092
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 868-6092
Grades: 8-11
| 9 students
Robeson County Multi Purpose Juvenile Home
Alternative School
210 Legend Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 618-0210
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
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
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 644-4380
Grades: 1-10
| 39 students
Temple Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
3159 Sanderosa Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 321-3160
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 321-3160
Grades: 1-5
| 18 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 KéKAY Method Preschool Alternative, The Outdoor Academy and The Nest Academy.
How many alternative private schools are located in North Carolina?
40 alternative private schools are located in North Carolina.
How diverse are alternative private schools in North Carolina?
North Carolina alternative private schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
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