For the 2025 school year, there are 11 alternative public middle schools serving 56 students in Connecticut.
Connecticut alternative public middle schools have a diversity score of 0.71, which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Connecticut (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 11 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
Bridgeport Residential Center
Alternative School
60 Housatonic Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 579-3671
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
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
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
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
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Connecticut?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Connecticut include Griswold Soule Street Academy.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Connecticut?
11 alternative public middle schools are located in Connecticut.
What is the racial composition of students in Connecticut?
Connecticut alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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