For the 2025-26 school year, there are 46 alternative private high schools serving 9,765 students in New York.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in New York include Dwight School, Thornton-donovan School, and 82nd Street Academics.
The average tuition cost is $21,833, which is lower than the New York private high school average tuition cost of $26,886.
Top Ranked New York Alternative Private High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Metrotech Center North, Suite 1004
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(877) 673-8893
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Upper West Side![Fusion Academy Upper West Side 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.]( "Fusion Academy Upper West Side 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
157 Columbus Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10023
(877) 673-8893
New York, NY 10023
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Tuition listed
82nd Street Academics![82nd Street Academics Photo - 82nd Street Academics Full Day Preschool]( "82nd Street Academics Photo - 82nd Street Academics Full Day Preschool")
Alternative School
81-10 35th Avenue
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 457-0429
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 457-0429
Gr: PK-10 | 575 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beth Rochel School-girls
All-girls | Alternative School (Jewish)
145 Saddle River Rd
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 352-5000
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 352-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 916 students
Bnos Yaakov Educational Center
All-girls | Alternative School (Jewish)
1402 40th St
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 387-7905
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 387-7905
Gr: 1-12 | 702 students
Dwight School![Dwight School Photo - Located steps away from Central Park on Manhattan's Upper West Side, Dwight has been igniting the spark of genius in every child since 1872.]( "Dwight School Photo - Located steps away from Central Park on Manhattan's Upper West Side, Dwight has been igniting the spark of genius in every child since 1872.")
Alternative School
291 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024
(212) 724-6360
New York, NY 10024
(212) 724-6360
Gr: PK-12 | 955 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
Geller House School
Alternative School
77 Chicago Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
Hillside Childrens Center - Finger Lakes Campus
Alternative School
7432 County House Rd
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 258-2150
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 258-2150
Gr: 4-12 | 38 students
La Salle School
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
391 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 242-4731
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 242-4731
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students
Little River Community School
Alternative School
1227 County Route 25
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-9474
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-9474
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Madonna Height School
All-girls | Alternative School
151 Burrs Ln
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 213-0188
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 213-0188
Gr: 7-12 | 44 students
Magen David Yeshivah High School
Alternative School (Jewish)
7801 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 331-4002
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 331-4002
Gr: 1-12 | 1,018 student Sports: 1
129 Pierrepont St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 522-1660
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 522-1660
Gr: PK-12 | 1,101 student
The Smith School![The Smith School Photo - 2014 Student Group]( "The Smith School Photo - 2014 Student Group")
Alternative School
131 West 86th Street
New York, NY 10024
(212) 879-6354
New York, NY 10024
(212) 879-6354
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Temple Israel
Alternative School (Jewish)
112 E 75th St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 249-5000
New York, NY 10021
(212) 249-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students
100 Overlook Cir
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 632-8836
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 632-8836
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Torah Academy For Girls
All-girls | Alternative School (Jewish)
444 Beach 6th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-8444
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 471-8444
Gr: K-12 | 1,767 student
Agile Learning Center @ MFS
Alternative School
115 East 106th Street
New York, NY 10029
(212) 533-2826
New York, NY 10029
(212) 533-2826
Gr: 1-12 Tuition listed
Bet Yaakov Ohr Sarrah
All-girls | Alternative School (Jewish)
1123 Avenue N
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 627-8758
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 627-8758
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students
Bible Speaks Academy (The)
Alternative School (Christian)
5205 Foster Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 629-4559
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 629-4559
Gr: NS-12
Birch School
Alternative School
9 Vance Ln
Rock Tavern, NY 12575
(845) 645-7772
Rock Tavern, NY 12575
(845) 645-7772
Gr: 2-12 | 47 students Tuition listed
Blossom Garden Friends School
Alternative School (Friends)
13961 Sisson Hwy
Collins, NY 14034
(716) 532-1004
Collins, NY 14034
(716) 532-1004
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students
Brooklyn Free School
Alternative School
1360 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(929) 234-6565
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(929) 234-6565
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students Tuition listed
Cardinal Mccloskey School
Alternative School
155 N Highland Ave
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 997-8000
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 997-8000
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
Cedarwood Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
5 Wisner Rd
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 754-1229
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 754-1229
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Center Road Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
412 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 675-6545
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 675-6545
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Congregation Machon Tiferes Bachurim
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
17 Cameo Ridge Rd
Monsey, NY 10952
(914) 714-8183
Monsey, NY 10952
(914) 714-8183
Gr: 12 | 5 students
Daytop Prep School
Alternative School
620 Route 303
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(718) 764-4248
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(718) 764-4248
Gr: 9-11 | 8 students
The Daytop Preparatory School
Alternative School
54 W 40th St
New York, NY 10018
(845) 790-7900
New York, NY 10018
(845) 790-7900
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students
Daytop Preparatory School
Alternative School
2075 New York Ave
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 351-7112
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 351-7112
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students
Eisek Hatorah D'rachmistrivka
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
8101 Avenue K
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 438-5040
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 438-5040
Gr: 9-11 | 175 students
Emily N Carey High School
Alternative School
1 E 104th St
New York, NY 10029
(212) 427-2334
New York, NY 10029
(212) 427-2334
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students
Harriet Eisman Community School
Alternative School
165 E Park Ave
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 889-5575
Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 889-5575
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students
1612 Buffalo Rd
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 426-0210
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 426-0210
Gr: 3-12 | 138 students
Machon Chana
All-girls | Alternative School (Jewish)
556 Crown St
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 735-0030
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 735-0030
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in New York?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in New York include Dwight School, Thornton-donovan School, and 82nd Street Academics.
How many alternative private high schools are located in New York?
46 alternative private high schools are located in New York.
How much do alternative private high schools cost in New York?
The average tuition cost is $21,833, which is lower than the New York private school average tuition cost of $26,886.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in New York?
New York alternative private high schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is same as the New York private school average of 38%.
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