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

For the 2024 school year, there are 31 alternative private elementary schools serving 794 students in North Carolina.
The best top ranked alternative private elementary schools in North Carolina include Cameron Boy's Camp School, The Nest Academy and JLSA.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the North Carolina private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
32% of alternative private elementary schools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).

Top Ranked North Carolina Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
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
| 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
| 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
JLSA
JLSA Photo - Hands on learning
Alternative School
(4)
1434 Farrington Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 387-9440
Grades: K-12
| students
The Nest Academy
Alternative School
6824 Democracy Drive
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 493-7043
Grades: K-12
| 50 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
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
Calvary Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
394 Ferrells Bridge Rd
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
Grades: 8-11
| 20 students
Camp E-ma-etu
All-boys | Alternative School
4654 High Rock Rd
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
Grades: 4-12
| 72 students
Eliada Academy
Alternative School
2 Compton Drive
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
Grades: K-8
| 10 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
Kingswood School
Alternative School
1001 Reynolda Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 721-7632
Grades: 5-11
| 34 students
The Learning Community School
The Learning Community School Photo
Alternative School
1220 Bee Tree Road
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
Grades: NS-5
| 9 students
Macon County Juvenile School
Alternative School
1820 Lakeside Drive Franklin, NC 28734
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
Grades: 6-10
| 9 students
Precious Haven Learning Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
181 Bostic Rd
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
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
Temple Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
3159 Sanderosa Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28312
(910) 321-3160
Grades: 1-5
| 18 students
Timbersong Black Mountain
All-girls | Alternative School
530 Upper Flat Creek Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 419-8100
Grades: 4-10
| 32 students
Vineyard School
Alternative School
3637 Old Vineyard Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 794-3550
Grades: 7-12
| 42 students
Wayne Mult-purpose Juvenile School
Alternative School (Methodist)
1703 Oberry Center Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 734-7761
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Willow Tree Community School
Alternative School (Christian)
1050 Sam Lattimore Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
(980) 295-2661
Grades: 5-12
| 21 students

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 Cameron Boy's Camp School, The Nest Academy and JLSA.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in North Carolina?
31 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 40% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 23%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
32% of alternative private elementary schools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).

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