For the 2026 school year, there are 12 alternative private high schools serving 1,239 students in Massachusetts.
The top-ranked alternative private high schools in Massachusetts include British International School Of Boston and Maimonides.
Top-Ranked Massachusetts Alternative Private High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
Cutchins Program
Alternative School
78 Pomeroy Ter
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
Gr: 5-12 | 25 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
Lighthouse Holyoke
Alternative School
208 Race St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Gr: 7-12 | 55 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
575 Virginia Road, Suite 100
Concord, MA 01742
(781) 235-4805
Concord, MA 01742
(781) 235-4805
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Extracurrculars: 6 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
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 high schools in Massachusetts?
The top-ranked alternative private high schools in Massachusetts include British International School Of Boston and Maimonides.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Massachusetts?
12 alternative private high schools are located in Massachusetts.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts alternative private high schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 27%.
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