For the 2024-25 school year, there are 36 alternative private schools serving 3,649 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Massachusetts include Friends Academy, British International School Of Boston, and Maimonides.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 70%.
Top Ranked Massachusetts Alternative Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Advent School![The Advent School Photo - Students integrate art, science, and Spanish in the Atelier.]( "The Advent School Photo - Students integrate art, science, and Spanish in the Atelier.")
Alternative School
15 Brimmer Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 742-0520
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 742-0520
Grades: NS-6
| 200 students
99 Derby Street, Suite 103
Hingham, MA 02043
(877) 673-8893
Hingham, MA 02043
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
416 Pond Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
Grades: K-12
| 522 students
Friends Academy![Friends Academy Photo - In the classrooms...]( "Friends Academy Photo - In the classrooms...")
Alternative School
1088 Tucker Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Maimonides
Alternative School (Jewish)
34 Philbrick Rd
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 232-4452
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 232-4452
Grades: PK-12
| 384 students
28 Goodhue Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 741-0870
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 741-0870
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
St. Augustine Elementary School
Alternative School (Catholic)
26 Central Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2414
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2414
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
75 Sgt William Terri Drive Suite 1001
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-5454
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-5454
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Access Futures Child Care Center
Alternative School
799 W Boylston St Ste 3
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 438-0784
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 438-0784
Grades: PK
| 30 students
Beacon Academy Inc
Alternative School
814 S St
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 423-2266
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 423-2266
Grades: Inquire with school
| 19 students
Berkshire Waldorf School
Alternative School
38 W Plain Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4015
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4015
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
521 S. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 256-8989
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 256-8989
Grades: PK-6
| 113 students
Cottage Hill Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
83 Hospital Rd
Baldwinville, MA 01436
(978) 652-1117
Baldwinville, MA 01436
(978) 652-1117
Grades: 5-10
| 9 students
Cutchins Program
Alternative School
78 Pomeroy Ter
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
Grades: 5-12
| 25 students
Eliot-pearson Children's School
Alternative School
105 College Ave
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 627-2424
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 627-2424
Grades: PK-2
| 60 students
Epstein Hillel School![Epstein Hillel School Photo - Come curious, leave inspired.]( "Epstein Hillel School Photo - Come curious, leave inspired.")
Alternative School (Jewish)
Six Community Road
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-2880
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-2880
Grades: K-8
| 82 students
The Fitzgerald Institute
Alternative School
261 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(978) 413-4372
Northborough, MA 01532
(978) 413-4372
Grades: K-6
| 11 students
54 French King Hwy
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 863-8055
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 863-8055
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Fusion Hingham
Alternative School
99 Derby St Ste 103
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 793-0788
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 793-0788
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Grace Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
60 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 241-7305
Grades: K-10
| 42 students
Keys Of The Kingdom Christian
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
33 N Main Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-2616
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-2616
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
1436 Long Pond Road
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-4934
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-4934
Grades: PK-5
| 108 students
Lighthouse Holyoke
Alternative School
208 Race St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
Lowell Day Nursery
Alternative School
119 Hall St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-5981
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-5981
Grades: PK-K
| 84 students
Mastery School Of Independent Learning
Alternative School
30 Third St
Fall River, MA 02720
(774) 294-5539
Fall River, MA 02720
(774) 294-5539
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
North Shore Recovery High School
Alternative School
112 Sohier Rd
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-3305
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-3305
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Paige Academy
Alternative School
28 Highland Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-6969
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-6969
Grades: PK-5
| 104 students
133 Tremont Street
Rehoboth, MA 02769
(508) 252-5502
Rehoboth, MA 02769
(508) 252-5502
Grades: K-5
| 38 students
123 Dayton Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 304-0273
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 304-0273
Grades: 1-8
| 24 students
371 W 4th St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-0750
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-0750
Grades: PK-6
| 78 students
54 Leland St
Grafton, MA 01519
(508) 839-0038
Grafton, MA 01519
(508) 839-0038
Grades: NS-8
| 62 students
575 Virginia Rd., Suite 100
Concord, MA 01742
(781) 235-4805
Concord, MA 01742
(781) 235-4805
Grades: 5-12
| 43 students
Viewpoint Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
26 Ellis Rd
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-2219
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-2219
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
The Wilder School
Alternative School
162r Washington St
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 281-8948
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 281-8948
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
Yeshiva Ohr Yisroel
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
74 Corey Rd
Brighton, MA 02135
(781) 499-2332
Brighton, MA 02135
(781) 499-2332
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Massachusetts include Friends Academy, British International School Of Boston, and Maimonides.
How many alternative private schools are located in Massachusetts?
36 alternative private schools are located in Massachusetts.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts alternative private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 29%.
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