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Top 5 Best Massachusetts Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 30 alternative private elementary schools serving 3,437 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Massachusetts include Friends Academy, British International School Of Boston, and Maimonides.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 71%.
23% of alternative private elementary schools in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

Top Ranked Massachusetts Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Advent School
The Advent School Photo - Students integrate art, science, and Spanish in the Atelier.
Alternative School
15 Brimmer Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 742-0520
Grades: NS-6
| 200 students
Fusion Academy Hingham
Fusion Academy Hingham 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
(2)
99 Derby Street, Suite 103
Hingham, MA 02043
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
British International School Of Boston
British International School Of Boston Photo
Alternative School
(8)
416 Pond Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
Grades: K-12
| 522 students
Friends Academy
Friends Academy Photo - In the classrooms...
Alternative School
1088 Tucker Road
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
Grades: PK-12
| 384 students
The Phoenix School
The Phoenix School Photo - We learn through doing, being, exploring, experimenting, questioning, researching, designing, engineering, leadership, with our peers, with our older and younger partners, and in so many more ways too.
Alternative School
(4)
28 Goodhue Street
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
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Sela The International Private School
Sela The International Private School Photo
Alternative School
(2)
75 Sgt William Terri Drive Suite 1001
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-5454
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Berkshire Waldorf School
Alternative School
38 W Plain Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4015
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
The Common School
Alternative School
(1)
521 S. Pleasant St
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
Grades: 5-10
| 9 students
Cutchins Program
Alternative School
78 Pomeroy Ter
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
Grades: PK-2
| 60 students
Epstein Hillel School
Epstein Hillel School Photo - Come curious, leave inspired.
Alternative School (Jewish)
Six Community Road
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
Grades: K-6
| 11 students
Four Winds School
Four Winds School Photo - Four Winds School
Alternative School
(9)
54 French King Hwy
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
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Grace Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
60 Bowles Park
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
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
The Laurel School
Alternative School
(2)
1436 Long Pond Road
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-4934
Grades: PK-5
| 108 students
Lighthouse Holyoke
Alternative School
208 Race St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
Mastery School Of Independent Learning
Alternative School
30 Third St
Fall River, MA 02720
(774) 294-5539
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
Paige Academy
Alternative School
28 Highland Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-6969
Grades: PK-5
| 104 students
The Pinecroft School
The Pinecroft School Photo - Students enjoy a beautiful fall recess, where the whole school plays outside together twice daily
Alternative School
(6)
133 Tremont Street
Rehoboth, MA 02769
(508) 252-5502
Grades: K-5
| 38 students
Plumfield Academy
Plumfield Academy Photo - Small groups are the norm at Plumfield. Students have quality time with a loving tutor and several peers for math and language arts during each day.
Alternative School (Christian)
(2)
123 Dayton Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 304-0273
Grades: 1-8
| 24 students
St. Peter Academy
Alternative School
(1)
371 W 4th St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-0750
Grades: PK-6
| 78 students
Touchstone Community School
Touchstone Community School Photo - Meaningful Work
Alternative School
(6)
54 Leland St
Grafton, MA 01519
(508) 839-0038
Grades: NS-8
| 62 students
The Tremont School
The Tremont School Photo
Alternative School
(9)
575 Virginia Rd., Suite 100
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
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Youth Opportunities Upheld School
Alternative School
130 Elm St
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-0533
Grades: 8-12
| 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Massachusetts include Friends Academy, British International School Of Boston, and Maimonides.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Massachusetts?
30 alternative private elementary schools are located in Massachusetts.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts alternative private elementary schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 29%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
23% of alternative private elementary schools in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

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