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.

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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 75 alternative private elementary schools serving 5,752 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Pennsylvania include Milton Hershey School, The Miquon School, and The School In Rose Valley.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
25% of alternative private elementary schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Amish).

Top Ranked Pennsylvania Alternative Private Elementary 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
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
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
Beth Shalom Academy
Alternative School (Jewish)
1025 Vine St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 866-2216
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Buxmont Academy
Alternative School
3949 Brownsville Rd
Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053
(215) 355-1780
Grades: 8-12
| 48 students
Buxmont Academy
Alternative School
1307 Macdade Blvd
Woodlyn, PA 19094
(610) 833-1722
Grades: 8-12
| 12 students
Buxmont Academy
Alternative School
Po Box 283
Pipersville, PA 18947
(610) 718-9500
Grades: 6-12
| 25 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
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
Devereux Mapleton School
Alternative School
655 Sugartown Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6773
Grades: 5-12
| 48 students
Endless Mountains Christian Academy
Alternative School (Methodist)
135 W Tioga St
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(570) 836-8612
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Evan Thomas Institute
Alternative School
8801 Stenton Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2050
Grades: 1-4
| 9 students
Fern Hill School
Alternative School
Po Box 522
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 394-3069
Grades: PK-4
| 23 students
Fish Creek School
Alternative School (Amish)
17740 Shermansville
Conneautville, PA 16406
(717) 442-0952
Grades: 2-8
| 28 students
Friendship House
Alternative School
1615 E Gibson St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 342-8305
Grades: PK-10
| 118 students
Harborcreek Youth Services
All-boys | Alternative School
5712 Iroquois Ave
Harborcreek, PA 16421
(814) 899-7664
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
Holland School/tot Time Child Development Center
Alternative School
1408 Plymouth Blvd
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 275-2327
Grades: NS-6
| 68 students
Jewish Children's Folkshul
Alternative School
8000 Cherokee St
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 248-1550
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
Keystone Smiles Alternative Education
Alternative School
420 Main St
Knox, PA 16232
(814) 797-2127
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Kids Peace Berks Campus
Alternative School
8th Ave And Hay Rd
Temple, PA 19560
(610) 929-4670
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Kidspeace Advances Program School
Alternative School
704 Hay Rd
Temple, PA 19560
(610) 929-4670
Grades: 1-12
| 35 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Pennsylvania include Milton Hershey School, The Miquon School, and The School In Rose Valley.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Pennsylvania?
75 alternative private elementary schools are located in Pennsylvania.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania alternative private elementary schools are approximately 44% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
25% of alternative private elementary schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Amish).

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