Sustainable Farm School Photo - The Little Sprouts Program (ages 3 to 5) focuses on walking in balance with the natural world and learning to stay connected to our inner joy.

Best Connecticut Alternative Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 alternative private high schools serving 540 students in Connecticut.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Connecticut private high school average acceptance rate of 61%.
40% of alternative private high schools in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

Alternative Private High Schools in Connecticut (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Fusion Academy Fairfield
Fusion Academy Fairfield 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
777 Commerce Drive, Suite 100
Fairfield, CT 06824
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Fusion Academy Greenwich
Fusion Academy Greenwich 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
66 Gatehouse Road
Stamford, CT 06902
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Alpha & Omega Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
50 Linden St
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 754-2557
Grades: 1-11
| 21 students
Children's Community Programs Of Ct
Alternative School (Christian)
446a Blake St Ste 100
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 468-5316
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
CT Experiential Learning Center
CT Experiential Learning Center Photo - CELC students at the DNA Epicenter
Alternative School
(12)
11 Woodland Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 433-4658
Grades: 4-12
| 14 students
Mercaz Community High School For Jewish Studies
Alternative School (Jewish)
2385 Park Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 450-5303
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Stonington Institute School
Alternative School
75 Swantown Hill Road
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 449-0611
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Sustainable Farm School
Sustainable Farm School Photo - The Little Sprouts Program (ages 3 to 5) focuses on walking in balance with the natural world and learning to stay connected to our inner joy.
Alternative School
(2)
PO Box 152
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 952-9753
Grades: PK-12
| 20 students
The Woodhall School
The Woodhall School Photo - The Woodhall Players presented John Steinbeck's drama, Of Mice and Men.
All-boys | Alternative School
58 Harrison Ln
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 409-2644
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Yeshiva Gedolah Of Waterbury- Mesivta Durham
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
(1)
359 Cooke St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 756-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many alternative private high schools are located in Connecticut?
10 alternative private high schools are located in Connecticut.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Connecticut?
Connecticut alternative private high schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 29%.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in Connecticut?
40% of alternative private high schools in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

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