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Best Connecticut Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 alternative private elementary schools serving 311 students in Connecticut.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Connecticut private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
25% of alternative private elementary schools in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 311

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 311

Alternative Private Elementary Schools in Connecticut (2026)

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Fusion Academy Fairfield
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
777 Commerce Drive, Suite 100
Fairfield, CT 06824
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Greenwich
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
66 Gatehouse Road
Stamford, CT 06902
(877) 673-8893
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Alpha & Omega Christian Academy
Gr: 1-11 | 21 students
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
50 Linden St
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 754-2557
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Children's Community Programs Of Ct
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students
Alternative School (Christian)
446a Blake St Ste 100
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 468-5316
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Cold Spring School
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students
Sports: 7
Alternative School
263 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 787-1584
(3)
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CT Experiential Learning Center
Gr: 4-12 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
11 Woodland Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 433-4658
(12)
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Stonington Institute School
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students
Alternative School
75 Swantown Hill Road
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 449-0611
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Sustainable Farm School
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Alternative School
PO Box 152
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 952-9753
(2)
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8
Private Schools
311
Students
$15,363
Avg. Tuition
4
Avg. Class Size
32%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Connecticut?
8 alternative private elementary schools are located in Connecticut.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Connecticut?
Connecticut alternative private elementary schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Connecticut?
25% of alternative private elementary schools in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

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