Fusion Academy Princeton Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.

Top 5 Best New Jersey Alternative Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 15 alternative private high schools serving 1,329 students in New Jersey.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in New Jersey include Center For Education, FlexSchool, and Hillel Yeshiva High School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the New Jersey private high school average acceptance rate of 73%.
43% of alternative private high schools in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Baptist).

Top Ranked New Jersey Alternative Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
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.
Alternative School
923 Haddonfield Road, Suite 2B
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.
Alternative School
182 South Street, Suite 4
Morristown, NJ 07960
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Princeton
Fusion Academy Princeton Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.
Alternative School
(1)
116 Stanhope St.
Princeton, NJ 08540
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Center For Education
Center For Education Photo
Alternative School
55 E Route 70
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-8811
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students
FlexSchool
FlexSchool Photo
Alternative School
(7)
34 Russo Place
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
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Kenmare High School
All-girls | Alternative School
89 York St
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
Grades: PK-12
| 568 students
Acton Academy Of Bergen County
Alternative School
300 High St
Closter, NJ 07624
(650) 753-1086
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Fedcap - 4t
Alternative School
518 Valley St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-0700
Grades: 8-12
| 52 students
Fusion Academy
Alternative School
923 Haddonfield Rd # 2b
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 229-9329
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Mesivta Of North Jersey
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
181 Lafayette Avenue
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 916-1900
Grades: 10-12
| 19 students
Phillips Global Institute
Alternative School (Baptist)
128 Mallory
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(718) 913-5133
Grades: 12
| 10 students
Yeshiva Bais Aharon
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
1430 14th St
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-0734
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Yeshiva Birchas Chaim
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
1111 Vine Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 363-0279
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in New Jersey?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in New Jersey include Center For Education, FlexSchool, and Hillel Yeshiva High School.
How many alternative private high schools are located in New Jersey?
15 alternative private high schools are located in New Jersey.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in New Jersey?
New Jersey alternative private high schools are approximately 80% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 39%.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
43% of alternative private high schools in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Baptist).

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