For the 2024 school year, there are 14 alternative private schools serving 1,007 students in Connecticut.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 69%.
Alternative Private Schools in Connecticut (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fusion Academy Fairfield![Fusion Academy Fairfield 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.]( "Fusion Academy Fairfield 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
777 Commerce Drive, Suite 100
Fairfield, CT 06824
(877) 673-8893
Fairfield, CT 06824
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Fusion Academy Greenwich![Fusion Academy Greenwich 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.]( "Fusion Academy Greenwich 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
66 Gatehouse Road
Stamford, CT 06902
(877) 673-8893
Stamford, CT 06902
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
28 School Street
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 433-4658
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 433-4658
Grades: 4-8
| 25 students
Children's Community Programs Of Ct
Alternative School (Christian)
446a Blake St Ste 100
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 468-5316
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 468-5316
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
263 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 787-1584
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 787-1584
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
Ezra Academy
Alternative School (Jewish)
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-5500
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 98 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo - Learning is all around you!]( "The Goddard School Photo - Learning is all around you!")
Alternative School
42 Old Tavern Road
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-5575
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-5575
Grades: PK-K
| 144 students
Mercaz Community High School For Jewish Studies
Alternative School (Jewish)
2385 Park Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 450-5303
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 450-5303
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
359 Cooke St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 756-1800
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 756-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Preschool Of The Arts Inc
Alternative School
20 Church St
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 871-7332
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 871-7332
Grades: K-2
| 59 students
Rainbow Center For Children & Families
Alternative School
80 Garden St
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 529-5229
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 529-5229
Grades: PK-K
| 44 students
St. Paul Christian School![St. Paul Christian School Photo - Low teacher/pupil ratio]( "St. Paul Christian School Photo - Low teacher/pupil ratio")
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
41 Easton Rd.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 227-7920
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 227-7920
Grades: PK-1
| 57 students
Stonington Institute School
Alternative School
75 Swantown Hill Road
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 449-0611
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 449-0611
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
PO Box 152
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 952-9753
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 952-9753
Grades: PK-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many alternative private schools are located in Connecticut?
14 alternative private schools are located in Connecticut.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Connecticut?
Connecticut alternative private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
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