For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 alternative private high schools serving 406 students in Connecticut.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Connecticut private high school average acceptance rate of 65%.
Alternative Private High 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
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
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 high schools are located in Connecticut?
9 alternative private high schools are located in Connecticut.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Connecticut?
Connecticut alternative private high schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
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