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Top 3 Best Pennsylvania Alternative Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 110 alternative private schools serving 8,296 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Pennsylvania include Milton Hershey School, The Miquon School, and Glen Mills Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
28% of alternative private schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Amish).

Top Ranked Pennsylvania Alternative Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School Photo - At Milton Hershey School, our founders' generosity and vision have enabled us to develop and maintain a whole child approach to education and programming that comes at no cost to our students or their families.
Alternative School
(2)
1201 Homestead Ln
Hershey, PA 17033
(800) 322-3248
Grades: PK-12
| 2,189 students
Fusion Academy Ardmore
Fusion Academy Ardmore Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
40 Coulter Ave., Suite 200
Ardmore, PA 19003
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Malvern
Fusion Academy Malvern Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
700 Steel Lane, Suite 200
Malvern, PA 19355
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Glen Mills Schools
All-boys | Alternative School
185 Glen Mills Road
Concordville, PA 19331
(610) 459-8100
Grades: PK
| 743 students
The Miquon School
The Miquon School Photo
Alternative School
(5)
2025 Harts Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 828-1231
Grades: PK-6
| 141 students
The School In Rose Valley
Alternative School
20 School Lane
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-1088
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
Abraxas Academy
Alternative School
1000 Academy Drive
Morgantown, PA 19543
(610) 913-8000
Grades: 8-12
| 37 students
Abraxas I Arlene Lissner High School
Alternative School
(2)
N Forest Rd
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 752-6615
Grades: 8-12
| 65 students
Abraxas Leadership Development Program
All-boys | Alternative School
10058 S Mountain Rd Bldg 6
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-7440
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Abraxas Pittsburgh School
Alternative School
437 Turrett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 954-0018
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
Abraxas Youth Center
Alternative School
10058 S Mountain Rd Bldg 3
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-3066
Grades: 8-12
| 42 students
Active Learning Center
Alternative School
9999 Hamilton Blvd Bldg 10
Breinigsville, PA 18031
(484) 460-1806
Grades: K
| 7 students
Adelphoi Education At Altoona
Alternative School
600s. Jaggard St.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
Adelphoi Education At Indiana
Alternative School
220 Rear 5th St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-1456
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Alternative Rehabilitation Com
Alternative School
2743 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-7106
Grades: 7-12
| 117 students
Anchor Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 6124
Lancaster, PA 17607
(717) 340-2230
Grades: 7-12
| 59 students
Anthony Wayne Academy
Alternative School
5538 B Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 297-7782
Grades: 6-12
| 124 students
Bais Menachem Youth Development Prog
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
150 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 239-4348
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Bald Eagle Wilderness Boys Camp School
All-boys | Alternative School (Mennonite)
1077 Wilderness Trl
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 748-4543
Grades: Inquire with school
| 40 students
Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten
Alternative School (Jewish)
239 E. Welsh Road
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8869
Grades: PK-K
| 139 students
Beth Shalom Academy
Alternative School (Jewish)
1025 Vine St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 866-2216
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
The Bridge
Alternative School
1100 Adams Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 342-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
The Bridge Way School
Alternative School
7360 Jackson St
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(267) 437-2194
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Bucks Learning Academy
Alternative School
1425 Easton Rd
Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 442-9270
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Building Blocks
Alternative School
9 S Bacton Hill Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1096
Grades: PK-K
| 67 students
Buxmont Academy
Alternative School
3949 Brownsville Rd
Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053
(215) 355-1780
Grades: 8-12
| 48 students
Buxmont Academy
Alternative School
Po Box 283
Pipersville, PA 18947
(610) 718-9500
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Buxmont Academy
Alternative School
1307 Macdade Blvd
Woodlyn, PA 19094
(610) 833-1722
Grades: 8-12
| 12 students
2 Iron Bridge Dr
Collegeville, PA 19426
(484) 297-6535
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
Camelot Education
Alternative School
2251 N 54th St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 270-4665
Grades: K-7
| 119 students
Christ Lutheran Child Development Center
Alternative School (Other Lutheran)
126 W Main St
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4832
Grades: PK-K
| 104 students
The Circle School
Alternative School
727 Wilhelm Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 564-6700
Grades: Inquire with school
| 83 students
City Of Bridges High School
Alternative School
1212 E Carson St 4th Fl
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 219-4995
Grades: 9-10
| 13 students
Community Service Foundation
Alternative School
253 N Main St
Sellersville, PA 18960
(215) 257-4131
Grades: 8-12
| 25 students
Cray Challenges Alternative School (aedy)
Alternative School
111 E Maitland Ln
New Castle, PA 10615
(724) 654-8422
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Pennsylvania include Milton Hershey School, The Miquon School, and Glen Mills Schools.
How many alternative private schools are located in Pennsylvania?
110 alternative private schools are located in Pennsylvania.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania alternative private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
28% of alternative private schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Amish).

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