For the 2026 school year, there are 12 alternative public schools serving 62 students in Connecticut.
Connecticut alternative public schools have a diversity score of 0.68, which is equal to the Connecticut public school average of 0.68.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Schools in Connecticut (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Griswold Soule Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Soule Street
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-9129
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-9129
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Afir-lisa's House
Alternative School
50 Bank Street
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 798-2477
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 798-2477
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
The Bridge At Aces
Alternative School
261 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 507-5545
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 507-5545
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridgeport Residential Center
Alternative School
60 Housatonic Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-3671
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-3671
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Coventry Academy
Alternative School
78 Ripley Hill Road
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-3532
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-3532
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Hartford Residential Center
Alternative School
920 Broad St.
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 244-7965
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 244-7965
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Secure Bridgeport
Alternative School
60 Housatonic Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-6548
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-6548
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Secure Hamden
Alternative School
995 Sherman Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(860) 566-2030
Hamden, CT 06514
(860) 566-2030
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Secure Hartford
Alternative School
920 Broad Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 244-7961
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 244-7961
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Staff Secure Waterbury
Alternative School
80 Prospect Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 757-9939
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 757-9939
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Staff-secure Hartford
Alternative School
123 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 566-2030
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 566-2030
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Whiting Forensic Hospital
Alternative School
70 O'brien Drive
Middletown, CT 06547
(860) 262-7175
Middletown, CT 06547
(860) 262-7175
Gr: 9-12
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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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