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Best North Carolina Alternative Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 alternative private preschools serving 741 students in North Carolina.
The top ranked alternative private preschools in North Carolina include KéKAY Method Preschool Alternative and Lucy Daniels School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the North Carolina private preschool average acceptance rate of 79%.
67% of alternative private preschools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked North Carolina Alternative Private Preschools (2025)

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.
Alternative School
6520 Falls of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(984) 255-8486
Grades: NS
| 29 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
Bnai Shalom Day School
Alternative School (Jewish)
(1)
804-A Winview Dr
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 897-0703
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Faith Christian Academy
Alternative School (Other Lutheran)
127 Boyd Dr
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 435-0670
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Genesis Academy, Inc.
Alternative School (Baptist)
1867 E Us Highway 19e
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 536-4819
Grades: PK-4
| 47 students
Goddard School
Goddard School Photo
Alternative School
10550 Little Brier Creek Lane
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 572-0678
Grades: PK-K
| 122 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
Spirit Of Life Christian Academy
Alternative School (Church of God)
180 Overland Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
(910) 592-9591
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
Third Street Academy
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
600 W 3rd St
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 364-2995
Grades: PK-6
| 47 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private preschools in North Carolina?
The top ranked alternative private preschools in North Carolina include KéKAY Method Preschool Alternative and Lucy Daniels School.
How many alternative private preschools are located in North Carolina?
9 alternative private preschools are located in North Carolina.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in North Carolina?
North Carolina alternative private preschools are approximately 24% minority students, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average of 22%.
What percentage of alternative private preschools are religiously affiliated in North Carolina?
67% of alternative private preschools in North Carolina are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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