Mt. Carmel Christian School Photo - Our fifth and sixth grades got to go to Harrisburg, Gettysburg and Hershey at the end of last school year. They had an awesome time!

Best Pennsylvania Alternative Private High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 65 alternative private high schools serving 4,882 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked alternative private high school in Pennsylvania is Milton Hershey School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
22% of alternative private high schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Pennsylvania Alternative Private High 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
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
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
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
Buxmont Academy
Alternative School
Po Box 283
Pipersville, PA 18947
(610) 718-9500
Grades: 6-12
| 25 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
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
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
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
Ignite Learning Center
Alternative School (Christian)
19 W Main Ave
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-8830
Grades: 9-12
| 8 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
Lakeside Girls Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
111 Chestnut Ln
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 654-9207
Grades: 8-12
| 34 students
Lakeside School
Lakeside School Photo
Alternative School
111 Chestnut Lane
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 542-7737
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Lehigh Learning Academy
Alternative School
113 South Main St.
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 365-8850
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Pennsylvania is Milton Hershey School.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Pennsylvania?
65 alternative private high schools are located in Pennsylvania.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania alternative private high schools are approximately 45% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
22% of alternative private high schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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