For the 2023-24 school year, there are 36 alternative private schools serving 2,309 students in New Jersey.
The best top ranked alternative private school in New Jersey include Kenmare High School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
Top Ranked New Jersey Alternative Private Schools (2023-24)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1020 Springfield Ave
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 516-4231
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 516-4231
Grades: 5-8
| 12 students
Fusion Academy Cherry Hill![Fusion Academy Cherry Hill 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 Cherry Hill 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
923 Haddonfield Road, Suite 2B
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(877) 673-8893
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Fusion Academy Englewood![Fusion Academy Englewood 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 Englewood 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
10 Sterling Blvd, Suite 201
Englewood, NJ 07631
(877) 673-8893
Englewood, NJ 07631
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Fusion Academy Montclair![Fusion Academy Montclair 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 Montclair 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
427 Bloomfield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Fusion Academy Morristown![Fusion Academy Morristown 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 Morristown 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
182 South Street, Suite 4
Morristown, NJ 07960
(877) 673-8893
Morristown, NJ 07960
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
116 Stanhope St.
Princeton, NJ 08540
(877) 673-8893
Princeton, NJ 08540
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Kenmare High School
All-girls | Alternative School
89 York St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 451-1177
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 451-1177
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Alphabetland
Alternative School (Islamic)
110 Harrison St
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 588-4059
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 588-4059
Grades: PK-2
| 42 students
Apples & Books Learning Center
Alternative School (Christian)
1036 Us Highway 202 S
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 429-4275
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 429-4275
Grades: NS-PK
| 130 students
8000 Main Street
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 675-1166
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 675-1166
Grades: PK-K
| 122 students
Child Development Center At Bristol Myers Squibb
Alternative School
Route 206 & Province Line Rd.
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 252-6200
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 252-6200
Grades: K
| 14 students
Cinnamon Sticks Learning Center
Alternative School
600 Route 130 N
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 303-2200
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 303-2200
Grades: NS-K
| 108 students
Coastal Learning Center![Coastal Learning Center Photo - Coastal Learning Center was founded in 1974 in Lakewood, New Jersey and has been providing education and counseling services for 40 years. The school operates as a private day school providing specialized education programs for students ages 5-21. The Integrated Counseling Program includes a Behavior Management System, Counseling, and Crisis Intervention. Psychiatric Service include, assessment, consultation and prescribing medication. Coastal Learning Center Photo - Coastal Learning Center was founded in 1974 in Lakewood, New Jersey and has been providing education and counseling services for 40 years. The school operates as a private day school providing specialized education programs for students ages 5-21. The Integrated Counseling Program includes a Behavior Management System, Counseling, and Crisis Intervention. Psychiatric Service include, assessment, consultation and prescribing medication.]()

Alternative School
2100 Oak Ave
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 277-7079
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 277-7079
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Congregation M'kor Shalom Preschool & Kindergarten
Alternative School (Jewish)
850 E Evesham Rd
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-7339
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 424-7339
Grades: PK-K
| 87 students
9E Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945
(908) 719-9610
Mendham, NJ 07945
(908) 719-9610
Grades: NS-8
| 20 students
Creative Nursery School
Alternative School
303 Old Georges Rd
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 821-1010
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 821-1010
Grades: PK-1
| 30 students
Dawn Treader Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
1 Market St
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 345-9830
Paterson, NJ 07501
(973) 345-9830
Grades: K-8
| 37 students
2 Lake Dr
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
(908) 236-7669
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
(908) 236-7669
Grades: NS-6
| 66 students
99 Parish Dr
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 686-1010
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 686-1010
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo The Goddard School Photo]()

Alternative School
Suite 1 399 Ridge Road
Dayton, NJ 08810
(732) 274-9631
Dayton, NJ 08810
(732) 274-9631
Grades: NS-K
| 150 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo The Goddard School Photo]()

Alternative School
2086 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 389-3980
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 389-3980
Grades: K
| 15 students
The Goddard School Of Woodbridge![The Goddard School Of Woodbridge Photo The Goddard School Of Woodbridge Photo]()

Alternative School
400 Gill Lane
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 283-0090
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 283-0090
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
Happy Day Learning Center
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1111 Preakness Ave
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3584
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-3584
Grades: NS
| 110 students
Harmony School At Princeton
Alternative School
1 Merwick Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 799-4411
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 799-4411
Grades: PK-K
| 150 students
Healing Wings Christian Daycare Center
Alternative School (Church of God in Christ)
520 E. STANGER AVE.
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 442-0407
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 442-0407
Grades: PK-3
| 10 students
HEROES Academy for the Gifted
Alternative School
3059 Englishtown Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 690-7991
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 690-7991
Grades: 1-8
| 60 students
233 Sparta Ave
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 726-8766
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 726-8766
Grades: PK-K
| 133 students
Leapfrog Learning Center
Alternative School
174 Patterson Ave
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 530-1442
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 530-1442
Grades: PK-K
| 109 students
Little People At Work
Alternative School
500 Neptune Blvd
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-7111
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 776-7111
Grades: PK-K
| 100 students
Omni World Academy
Alternative School
1142 River Rd
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 731-1056
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 731-1056
Grades: PK-K
| 4 students
4 Progress St Ste A3 Tcm Plz
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 753-1505
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 753-1505
Grades: PK-K
| 109 students
3 - A Adp Blvd
Roseland, NJ 07068
(973) 533-4400
Roseland, NJ 07068
(973) 533-4400
Grades: PK-K
| 92 students
Sinai Continuation At Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy
Alternative School (Jewish)
110 S Orange Ave
Livingston, NJ 07039
(201) 833-1134
Livingston, NJ 07039
(201) 833-1134
Grades: 2-8
| 29 students
Sundance School
Alternative School
401 Greenbrook Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in New Jersey?
The top ranked alternative private schools in New Jersey include Kenmare High School.
How many alternative private schools are located in New Jersey?
36 alternative private schools are located in New Jersey.
How diverse are alternative private schools in New Jersey?
New Jersey alternative private schools are approximately 51% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
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