American Boys Preparatory Academy Photo - American Boys Prep student learning at his own pace.

Top 5 Best New Jersey Alternative Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 42 alternative private schools serving 3,246 students in New Jersey.
The top ranked alternative private schools in New Jersey include Westfield Friends School, Center For Education, and FlexSchool.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
33% of alternative private schools in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Other).

Top Ranked New Jersey Alternative Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Westfield Friends School
Westfield Friends School Photo
Alternative School
(5)
2201 Riverton Rd
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 829-0895
Grades: NS-8
| 183 students
American Boys Preparatory Academy
American Boys Preparatory Academy Photo - American Boys Prep student learning at his own pace.
All-boys | Alternative School
(1)
1020 Springfield Ave
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 516-4231
Grades: 5-8
| 12 students
Fusion Academy Cherry Hill
Fusion Academy Cherry Hill 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
923 Haddonfield Road, Suite 2B
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Morristown
Fusion Academy Morristown 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
182 South Street, Suite 4
Morristown, NJ 07960
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Princeton
Fusion Academy Princeton Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.
Alternative School
(1)
116 Stanhope St.
Princeton, NJ 08540
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Center For Education
Center For Education Photo
Alternative School
55 E Route 70
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-8811
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students
FlexSchool
FlexSchool Photo
Alternative School
(7)
34 Russo Place
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
Hillel Yeshiva High School
Alternative School (Jewish)
1027 Deal Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-9300
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Kenmare High School
All-girls | Alternative School
89 York St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 451-1177
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Yeshiva Of Brooklyn
All-girls | Alternative School (Jewish)
422 2nd St
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(718) 376-3775
Grades: PK-12
| 568 students
A Child S Place School
A Child S Place School Photo - Outside time, rain or shine!
Alternative School
1409 W Front St
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-0141
Grades: PK-1
| 125 students
Acton Academy Of Bergen County
Alternative School
300 High St
Closter, NJ 07624
(650) 753-1086
Grades: K-8
| 46 students
Acton Academy Of Bergen County Inc.
Alternative School
300 High St
Closter, NJ 07624
(650) 753-1086
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
Alphabetland
Alternative School
110 Harrison St
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 998-9800
Grades: PK-1
| 22 students
Apples & Books Learning Center
Alternative School (Christian)
1036 Us Highway 202 S
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 429-4275
Grades: NS-PK
| 130 students
Child Development Center At Bristol Myers Squibb
Alternative School
Route 206 & Province Line Rd.
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 252-6200
Grades: K
| 14 students
Cinnamon Sticks Learning Center
Alternative School
600 Route 130 N
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 303-2200
Grades: NS-K
| 108 students
Congregation M'kor Shalom Preschool & Kindergarten
Alternative School (Jewish)
850 E Evesham Rd
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-7339
Grades: PK-K
| 87 students
The Cottage School
Alternative School
(1)
9E Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945
(908) 719-9610
Grades: NS-8
| 20 students
Creative Nursery School
Alternative School
303 Old Georges Rd
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 821-1010
Grades: PK-1
| 30 students
Derech Hatorah Of Lakewood
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
64 Chicanos Dr
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-1816
Grades: Inquire with school
| 15 students
Fedcap - 4t
Alternative School
518 Valley St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-0700
Grades: 8-12
| 52 students
First Step Learning Center Of Lebanon
Alternative School
(3)
2 Lake Dr
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
(908) 236-7669
Grades: NS-6
| 66 students
Fusion Academy
Alternative School
923 Haddonfield Rd # 2b
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 229-9329
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Giggle And Grow Preschool & Early Learning Center
Alternative School
(2)
99 Parish Dr
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 686-1010
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Alternative School
2086 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 389-3980
Grades: K
| 15 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Alternative School
Suite 1 399 Ridge Road
Dayton, NJ 08810
(732) 274-9631
Grades: NS-K
| 150 students
Harmony School At Princeton
Alternative School
1 Merwick Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 799-4411
Grades: PK-K
| 150 students
Healing Wings Christian Daycare Center
Alternative School (Church of God in Christ)
520 E. STANGER AVE.
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 442-0407
Grades: PK-3
| 10 students
HEROES Academy for the Gifted
Alternative School
3059 Englishtown Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 690-7991
Grades: 1-8
| 60 students
The Idea School
Alternative School (Jewish)
411 E Clinton Ave
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 408-1468
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Kiddie Academy Child Care Learning Center
Alternative School
(1)
233 Sparta Ave
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 726-8766
Grades: PK-K
| 133 students
Kiddie Academy Of Bridgewater
Alternative School
348 Us Route 22 E
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 842-0020
Grades: PK-K
| 90 students
Lasting Legacy Academy, Llc
Alternative School
1480 N Tuckahoe Rd
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 532-2221
Grades: PK-7
| 13 students
Leapfrog Learning Center
Alternative School
174 Patterson Ave
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 530-1442
Grades: PK-K
| 109 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in New Jersey?
The top ranked alternative private schools in New Jersey include Westfield Friends School, Center For Education, and FlexSchool.
How many alternative private schools are located in New Jersey?
42 alternative private schools are located in New Jersey.
How diverse are alternative private schools in New Jersey?
New Jersey alternative private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 39%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
33% of alternative private schools in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Other).

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