Positive Day School in Burlington, NC, serves 30 students in grades 2 through 12 within a city–based, co–ed alternative school setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with a teaching staff of three.
Founded with a Baptist orientation, Positive Day School reflects a diverse student body, with 96.67% students of color.
Positive Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for diversity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Positive Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Positive Day School?
The application deadline for Positive Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Positive Day School is Burlington Christian Academy (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Blessed Sacrament School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Andrews Memorial Readiness School Ii (2.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Andrews Memorial Readiness School Ii
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
303 W Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 226-5201
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 226-5201
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 117 students
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
515 Hillcrest Ave
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-0019
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-0019
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Burlington Christian Academy![Burlington Christian Academy Photo]( "Burlington Christian Academy Photo")
(Assembly of God)
621 Sixth Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 227-0288
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 227-0288
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 952 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 27
Grace Christian Academy
(Christian)
415 Roxboro St
Haw River, NC 27258
(336) 578-0291
Haw River, NC 27258
(336) 578-0291
3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 75 students
1615 Greenwood Terrace
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0296
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 228-0296
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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