For the 2025 school year, there are 7 alternative public elementary schools serving 33 students in Connecticut.
Connecticut alternative public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.59, which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 0.68.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Connecticut (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
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
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 507-5545
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Secure Bridgeport
Alternative School
60 Housatonic Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-6548
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
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
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
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
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 566-2030
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Connecticut?
7 alternative public elementary schools are located in Connecticut.
What is the racial composition of students in Connecticut?
Connecticut alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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