For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 alternative private schools serving 898 students in Connecticut.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
Alternative Private Schools in Connecticut (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
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
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Alpha & Omega Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
50 Linden St
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 754-2557
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 754-2557
Gr: 1-11 | 21 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
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students
263 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 787-1584
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 787-1584
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
11 Woodland Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 433-4658
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 433-4658
Gr: 4-12 | 14 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-K | 144 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students
Preschool Of The Arts Inc
Alternative School
20 Church St
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 871-7332
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 871-7332
Gr: K-2 | 59 students
Stonington Institute School
Alternative School
75 Swantown Hill Road
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 449-0611
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 449-0611
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students
PO Box 152
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 952-9753
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 952-9753
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students Avg. class size: 7 students Acceptance rate listed
The Woodhall School![The Woodhall School Photo - The Woodhall Players presented John Steinbeck's drama, Of Mice and Men.]( "The Woodhall School Photo - The Woodhall Players presented John Steinbeck's drama, Of Mice and Men.")
All-boys | Alternative School
58 Harrison Ln
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 409-2644
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 409-2644
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Avg. class size: 3 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
359 Cooke St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 756-1800
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 756-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many alternative private schools are located in Connecticut?
13 alternative private schools are located in Connecticut.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Connecticut?
Connecticut alternative private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.
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