For the 2025 school year, there are 13 alternative private high schools serving 1,270 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Massachusetts include British International School Of Boston and Maimonides.
Top Ranked Massachusetts Alternative Private High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
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
Maimonides
Alternative School (Jewish)
34 Philbrick Rd
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 232-4452
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 232-4452
Grades: PK-12
| 384 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
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
Lighthouse Holyoke
Alternative School
208 Race St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Grades: 7-12
| 55 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
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
| 28 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
Youth Opportunities Upheld School
Alternative School
130 Elm St
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-0533
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-0533
Grades: 8-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Massachusetts include British International School Of Boston and Maimonides.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Massachusetts?
13 alternative private high schools are located in Massachusetts.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts alternative private high schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 24%.
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