Lucy Daniels School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NC School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 20 students
Acceptance rate: 30%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Lucy Daniels School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lucy Daniels School
Pre-K	2
Kind	4
1	1
2	5
3	4
4	4

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1989

School Calendar

School Motto

A community in which all children feel safe, valued, respected, and supported.

Student Body

Total Students

20 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

10 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Fees and tuition vary based on grade level and insurance.

Acceptance Rate

30%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Deborah Mugno

Application URL

Endowment Size

$10 million

Sports

School Mascot

Dolphin

School Notes

The Lucy Daniels Center School is a private, therapeutic school devoted to promoting the healthy emotional development of children from pre-k through 5th grade.
We are a vibrant blend of a school, a children's mental health facility, and a training site for parents and professionals.

The Lucy Daniels Center School is a private, therapeutic program devoted to promoting the healthy emotional development of children pre-k through 5th grade.
We are a vibrant blend of a school, a children's mental health facility, and a training site for parents and professionals.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Lucy Daniels School?

The acceptance rate of Lucy Daniels School is 30%, which is lower than the national average of 82%. Lucy Daniels School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in North Carolina with low acceptance rates.

What is Lucy Daniels School's ranking?

Lucy Daniels School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for Lucy Daniels School?

The application deadline for Lucy Daniels School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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