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Best Connecticut Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 alternative private elementary schools serving 370 students in Connecticut.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Connecticut private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
22% of alternative private elementary schools in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Alternative Private Elementary 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.
Alternative School
777 Commerce Drive, Suite 100
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.
Alternative School
66 Gatehouse Road
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
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
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students
Cold Spring School
Cold Spring School Photo - Cold Spring School's Director is Arati Pandit, an educator with deep experience and belief in progressive education.
Alternative School
(3)
263 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 787-1584
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
CT Experiential Learning Center
CT Experiential Learning Center Photo - CELC students at the DNA Epicenter
Alternative School
(12)
11 Woodland Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 433-4658
Gr: 4-12 | 14 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Preschool Of The Arts Inc
Alternative School
20 Church St
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
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students
Sustainable Farm School
Sustainable Farm School Photo - The Little Sprouts Program (ages 3 to 5) focuses on walking in balance with the natural world and learning to stay connected to our inner joy.
Alternative School
(2)
PO Box 152
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 952-9753
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students Avg. class size: 7 students Acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Connecticut?
9 alternative private elementary schools are located in Connecticut.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Connecticut?
Connecticut alternative private elementary schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is same as the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Connecticut?
22% of alternative private elementary schools in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

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