Roosevelt Alternative School, with enrollment of approximately 200 from grades 3-12 is in the Borough of Norristown. It is a public alternative school for young people with problems. It became an alternative school in 1980. The school offers four programs: the Roosevelt Secondary Program, the Expectant and Teen Parent Program with daycare, the CARE Program, and the TR Extended Day Program.
Wayside Christian School in Boyertown is approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education. This alternative school offers education for grades K-12. It has auto body, welding, carpentry, electronics, office skills and a variety of arts and crafts programs, where students learn at their own pace. The school's reading program focuses on phonics.
Buxmont Academy is a private alternative school that enrolls boys and girls and offers middle and high school programs. It was established in 1977. The Pennsylvania Department of Education licensed the academy as a private academic school for elementary grades seventh and eighth, and secondary grades nine through 12th. Students have the possibility to participate in art, music, computers or digital photography courses.
New Life Youth and Family Services, founded in 1953, is a Christian institution that offers education to troubled boys 11 to 18 who are in grades sixth through 12th. The school features small classes of eight to 13 students. According to Karen A. Giles, president and CEO, total residential capacity is 66 beds. The Pennsylvania Department of Education fully accredited the New Life Youth and Family Services School.
Lakeside School is the part of the Lakeside Educational Network and provides education for students in grades sixth through 12th. It also has a Day Treatment Program. The Pennsylvania Department of Education licensed Lakeside Educational Network as a private academic school. Its standard program consists of individualized planning, small class sizes, individual and group counseling, case-management, behavior management and parent consultation.