Positive Day School

229 N Graham Hopedale Rd Burlington, NC 27217
www.positiveattitudeyc.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • 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 (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Positive Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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).

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The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $12,588 for elementary schools and $13,935 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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