For the 2024-25 school year, there are 74 alternative private schools serving 13,109 students in New York.
The top ranked alternative private schools in New York include Dwight School, The Smith School, and 82nd Street Academics.
The average tuition cost is $22,685, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,614.
Top Ranked New York Alternative Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
110 Demarest Mill Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 627-0234
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 627-0234
Grades: K-8
| 69 students
1 Metrotech Center North, Suite 1004
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(877) 673-8893
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
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
Grades: PK-10
| 575 students
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
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-12
| 955 students
Le Sallay Discovery
Alternative School
105, Morningside Dr.
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(408) 256-1406
Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
(408) 256-1406
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Little River Community School
Alternative School
1227 County Route 25
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-9474
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-9474
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Magen David Yeshivah High School
Alternative School (Jewish)
7801 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 331-4002
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 331-4002
Grades: 1-12
| 1,018 students
The New School![The New School Photo]( "The New School Photo")
Alternative School
5205 Jamesville Road, Dewitt
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 475-6453
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 475-6453
Grades: K-7
| 33 students
Portfolio School![Portfolio School Photo]( "Portfolio School Photo")
Alternative School
90 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-8252
New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-8252
Grades: K-5
| 41 students
Queen's Paideia School![Queen's Paideia School Photo]( "Queen's Paideia School Photo")
Alternative School
4402 23rd St
Long Island City, NY 11101
(917) 843-6780
Long Island City, NY 11101
(917) 843-6780
Grades: K-7
| 31 students
24 W 74th Street
New York, NY 10023
(212) 787-6400
New York, NY 10023
(212) 787-6400
Grades: 8-12
| 73 students
129 Pierrepont St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 522-1660
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 522-1660
Grades: PK-12
| 1,101 students
St. Francis De Sales Early Childhood Learning Center
Alternative School (Catholic)
220 Henry Street
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-4831
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-4831
Grades: PK-1
| 75 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Temple Israel
Alternative School (Jewish)
112 E 75th St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 249-5000
New York, NY 10021
(212) 249-5000
Grades: PK-12
| 379 students
100 Overlook Cir
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 632-8836
New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 632-8836
Grades: K-12
| 153 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 1,767 students
Yeshivat Darche Eres Boys High School
Alternative School (Jewish)
49 Avenue T
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 232-0100
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 232-0100
Grades: PK-12
| 1,561 students
Agile Learning Center @ MFS
Alternative School
115 East 106th Street
New York, NY 10029
(212) 533-2826
New York, NY 10029
(212) 533-2826
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Bet Yaakov Ohr Sarrah
All-girls | Alternative School (Jewish)
1123 Avenue N
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 627-8758
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 627-8758
Grades: 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
Grades: NS-12
| n/a students
Birch School
Alternative School
9 Vance Ln
Rock Tavern, NY 12575
(845) 645-7772
Rock Tavern, NY 12575
(845) 645-7772
Grades: 2-12
| 47 students
Blossom Garden Friends School
Alternative School (Friends)
13961 Sisson Hwy
Collins, NY 14034
(716) 532-1004
Collins, NY 14034
(716) 532-1004
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Bright Beginnings Pre School Learning Center
Alternative School
1974 Commerce St
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-2929
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-2929
Grades: PK-K
| 35 students
Brooklyn Free School
Alternative School
1360 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(929) 234-6565
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(929) 234-6565
Grades: PK-12
| 80 students
Brookwood School (the)
Alternative School
687 County Highway 59
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-4060
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-4060
Grades: PK-K
| 91 students
Cardinal Mccloskey School
Alternative School
155 N Highland Ave
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 997-8000
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 997-8000
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Chabad Academy Of Science & The Humanities
Alternative School (Jewish)
80 Shore Road
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-8672
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-8672
Grades: PK-7
| 125 students
Cojo Of Flatbush
Alternative School
1523 Ave M # 3
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 377-2900
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 377-2900
Grades: Inquire with school
| 25 students
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
Grades: 12
| 5 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in New York?
The top ranked alternative private schools in New York include Dwight School, The Smith School, and 82nd Street Academics.
How many alternative private schools are located in New York?
74 alternative private schools are located in New York.
How much do alternative private schools cost in New York?
The average tuition cost is $22,685, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,614.
How diverse are alternative private schools in New York?
New York alternative private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 40%.
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