Top 10 Best Connecticut Alternative Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 12 alternative public schools serving 56 students in Connecticut.
Connecticut alternative public schools have a diversity score of 0.71, which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 0.68.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Schools in Connecticut (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Griswold Soule Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Soule Street
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-9129
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Afir-lisa's House
Alternative School
50 Bank Street
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 798-2477
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
The Bridge At Aces
Alternative School
261 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 507-5545
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bridgeport Residential Center
Alternative School
60 Housatonic Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-3671
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Coventry Academy
Alternative School
78 Ripley Hill Road
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-3532
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hartford Residential Center
Alternative School
920 Broad St.
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 244-7965
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Secure Bridgeport
Alternative School
60 Housatonic Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-6548
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Secure Hamden
Alternative School
995 Sherman Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(860) 566-2030
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Secure Hartford
Alternative School
920 Broad Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 244-7961
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Staff Secure Waterbury
Alternative School
80 Prospect Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 757-9939
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Staff-secure Hartford
Alternative School
123 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 566-2030
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Whiting Forensic Hospital
Alternative School
70 O'brien Drive
Middletown, CT 06547
(860) 262-7175
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Connecticut?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Connecticut include Griswold Soule Street Academy.
How many alternative public schools are located in Connecticut?
12 alternative public schools are located in Connecticut.
What is the racial composition of students in Connecticut?
Connecticut alternative public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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