For the 2025 school year, there are 33 alternative private schools serving 3,388 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Massachusetts include British International School Of Boston, Eliot-pearson Children's School, and Friends Academy.
The average tuition cost is $23,801, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,370.
Top Ranked Massachusetts Alternative Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Advent School![The Advent School Photo - Students integrate art, science, and Spanish in the Atelier.]( "The Advent School Photo - Students integrate art, science, and Spanish in the Atelier.")
Alternative School
15 Brimmer Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 742-0520
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 742-0520
Gr: NS-6 | 200 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
99 Derby Street, Suite 103
Hingham, MA 02043
(877) 673-8893
Hingham, MA 02043
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
416 Pond Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
Gr: PK-12 | 522 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Eliot-pearson Children's School
Alternative School
105 College Ave
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 627-2424
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 627-2424
Gr: PK-2 | 60 students
Friends Academy![Friends Academy Photo - In the classrooms...]( "Friends Academy Photo - In the classrooms...")
Alternative School
1088 Tucker Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lowell Day Nursery
Alternative School
119 Hall St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-5981
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-5981
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maimonides
Alternative School (Jewish)
34 Philbrick Rd
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 232-4452
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 232-4452
Gr: PK-12 | 384 students Tuition listed
28 Goodhue Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 741-0870
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 741-0870
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Augustine Elementary School
Alternative School (Catholic)
26 Central Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2414
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2414
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Tuition listed
75 Sgt William Terri Drive Suite 1001
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-5454
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-5454
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Avg. class size: 13 students
Access Futures Child Care Center
Alternative School
799 W Boylston St Ste 3
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 438-0784
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 438-0784
Gr: PK | 30 students
Beacon Academy Inc
Alternative School
814 S St
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 423-2266
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 423-2266
Gr: Inquire with school | 19 students
521 S. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 256-8989
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 256-8989
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students Tuition listed
Cutchins Program
Alternative School
78 Pomeroy Ter
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
Gr: 5-12 | 25 students
Epstein Hillel School![Epstein Hillel School Photo - Come curious, leave inspired.]( "Epstein Hillel School Photo - Come curious, leave inspired.")
Alternative School (Jewish)
Six Community Road
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-2880
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-2880
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 10 students
The Fitzgerald Institute
Alternative School
261 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(978) 413-4372
Northborough, MA 01532
(978) 413-4372
Gr: K-6 | 11 students
Fusion Hingham
Alternative School
99 Derby St Ste 103
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 793-0788
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 793-0788
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students
Grace Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
60 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
Gr: K-10 | 42 students
Keys Of The Kingdom Christian
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
33 N Main Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-2616
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-2616
Gr: K-8 | 9 students
1436 Long Pond Road
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-4934
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-4934
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Extracurrculars: 15
Lighthouse Holyoke
Alternative School
208 Race St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Gr: 7-12 | 55 students
Mastery School Of Independent Learning
Alternative School
30 Third St
Fall River, MA 02720
(774) 294-5539
Fall River, MA 02720
(774) 294-5539
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
North Shore Recovery High School
Alternative School
112 Sohier Rd
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-3305
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-3305
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students
Paige Academy
Alternative School
28 Highland Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-6969
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-6969
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students
133 Tremont Street
Rehoboth, MA 02769
(508) 252-5502
Rehoboth, MA 02769
(508) 252-5502
Gr: K-6 | 33 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
123 Dayton Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 304-0273
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 304-0273
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
371 W 4th St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-0750
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-0750
Gr: NS-6 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
54 Leland St
Grafton, MA 01519
(508) 839-0038
Grafton, MA 01519
(508) 839-0038
Gr: NS-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
575 Virginia Rd., Suite 100
Concord, MA 01742
(781) 235-4805
Concord, MA 01742
(781) 235-4805
Gr: 5-12 | 43 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Viewpoint Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
26 Ellis Rd
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-2219
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-2219
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 3 students
The Wilder School
Alternative School
162r Washington St
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 281-8948
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 281-8948
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students
Yeshiva Ohr Yisroel
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
74 Corey Rd
Brighton, MA 02135
(781) 499-2332
Brighton, MA 02135
(781) 499-2332
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students
Youth Opportunities Upheld School
Alternative School
130 Elm St
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-0533
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-0533
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Massachusetts include British International School Of Boston, Eliot-pearson Children's School, and Friends Academy.
How many alternative private schools are located in Massachusetts?
33 alternative private schools are located in Massachusetts.
How much do alternative private schools cost in Massachusetts?
The average tuition cost is $23,801, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,370.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts alternative private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 30%.
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