For the 2025 school year, there are 37 alternative private schools serving 2,787 students in New Jersey.
The top ranked alternative private schools in New Jersey include Creative Nursery School, Center For Education, and FlexSchool.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
Top Ranked New Jersey Alternative Private Schools (2025)
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
| n/a 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
| n/a students
116 Stanhope St.
Princeton, NJ 08540
(877) 673-8893
Princeton, NJ 08540
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Center For Education![Center For Education Photo]( "Center For Education Photo")
Alternative School
55 E Route 70
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-8811
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-8811
Grades: 8-12
| 18 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
34 Russo Place
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
Hillel Yeshiva High School
Alternative School (Jewish)
1027 Deal Road
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-9300
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 493-9300
Grades: 9-12
| 236 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
Yeshiva Of Brooklyn
All-girls | Alternative School (Jewish)
422 2nd St
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(718) 376-3775
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(718) 376-3775
Grades: PK-12
| 568 students
A Child S Place School![A Child S Place School Photo - Outside time, rain or shine!]( "A Child S Place School Photo - Outside time, rain or shine!")
Alternative School
1409 W Front St
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-0141
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-0141
Grades: PK-1
| 125 students
Acton Academy Of Bergen County![Acton Academy Of Bergen County Photo - At Acton Academy of Bergen County, we believe every young person who enters our doors is a genius who deserves to find their calling and change the world. In keeping with this core belief, AABC offers a learning environment in which...]( "Acton Academy Of Bergen County Photo - At Acton Academy of Bergen County, we believe every young person who enters our doors is a genius who deserves to find their calling and change the world. In keeping with this core belief, AABC offers a learning environment in which...")
Alternative School
300 High St
Closter, NJ 07624
(650) 753-1086
Closter, NJ 07624
(650) 753-1086
Grades: K-12
| 88 students
Alphabetland
Alternative School
110 Harrison St
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 998-9800
Boonton, NJ 07005
(973) 998-9800
Grades: PK-1
| 22 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
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
9E Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945
(908) 719-9610
Mendham, NJ 07945
(908) 719-9610
Grades: NS-8
| 20 students
Derech Hatorah Of Lakewood
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
64 Chicanos Dr
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-1816
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-1816
Grades: Inquire with school
| 15 students
2 Lake Dr
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
(908) 236-7669
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
(908) 236-7669
Grades: NS-6
| 66 students
Fusion Academy
Alternative School
923 Haddonfield Rd # 2b
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 229-9329
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 229-9329
Grades: 7-12
| 21 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
2086 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 389-3980
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 389-3980
Grades: K
| 15 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
Kiddie Academy Of Bridgewater
Alternative School
348 Us Route 22 E
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 842-0020
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 842-0020
Grades: PK-K
| 90 students
Lasting Legacy Academy, Llc
Alternative School
1480 N Tuckahoe Rd
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 532-2221
Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856) 532-2221
Grades: PK-7
| 13 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
Mesivta Of North Jersey
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
181 Lafayette Avenue
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 916-1900
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 916-1900
Grades: 10-12
| 19 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
Phillips Global Institute
Alternative School (Baptist)
128 Mallory
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(718) 913-5133
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(718) 913-5133
Grades: 12
| 10 students
The Upper Saddle River Children's Academy
Alternative School
500 E Saddle River Rd
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 995-0001
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 995-0001
Grades: PK-K
| 127 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 Creative Nursery School, Center For Education, and FlexSchool.
How many alternative private schools are located in New Jersey?
37 alternative private schools are located in New Jersey.
How diverse are alternative private schools in New Jersey?
New Jersey alternative private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 39%.
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