Top 3 Best Pennsylvania Alternative Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 95 alternative private schools serving 6,170 students in Pennsylvania.
The best top ranked alternative private schools in Pennsylvania include The School In Rose Valley, St. Margaret Mary School and Glen Mills Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
23% of alternative private schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Pennsylvania Alternative Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
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
| 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
| students
The Concept School
The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, "Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.
Alternative School
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Glen Mills Schools
All-boys | Alternative School
185 Glen Mills Road
Concordville, PA 19331
(610) 459-8100
Grades: PK
| 743 students
St. Margaret Mary School
Alternative School (Catholic)
2826 Herr St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 232-3771
Grades: PK-8
| 294 students
The School In Rose Valley
Alternative School
20 School Lane
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-1088
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Abraxas Leadership Development Program
Alternative School
10058 S Mountain Rd Bldg 6
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-7440
Grades: 6-12
| 76 students
Abraxas Pittsburgh School
Alternative School
437 Turrett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 954-0018
Grades: 7-12
| 89 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 Partial Hospitalization
Alternative School
310 Ligonier St
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 804-7232
Grades: 1-8
| 10 students
Adelphoi Village Academy At Albert Gallatin
Alternative School
25 S Main St
Fairchance, PA 15436
(724) 564-9761
Grades: 3-12
| 92 students
All Saints Episcopal School
Alternative School (Episcopal)
9601 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 637-8788
Grades: PK-K
| 75 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 (Baptist)
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) 970-2480
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Bald Eagle Wilderness Boys Camp School
All-boys | Alternative School
1077 Wilderness Trl
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 748-4543
Grades: 4-12
| 30 students
Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten
Alternative School (Jewish)
239 E. Welsh Road
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8869
Grades: PK-K
| 139 students
Bha Academy
Alternative School
(1)
325 Alum St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(570) 399-5115
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
The Bridge
Alternative School
1100 Adams Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 342-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 34 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
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
Ducklings Early Learning Center
Alternative School
700 Old Forge Lane
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 467-1031
Grades: K
| 10 students
Early Learning Childrens Academy
Alternative School
410 Commerce Dr
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-0114
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students
Evan Thomas Institute
Alternative School
8801 Stenton Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2050
Grades: 1-4
| 9 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 The School In Rose Valley, St. Margaret Mary School and Glen Mills Schools.
How many alternative private schools are located in Pennsylvania?
95 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 26%.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
23% of alternative private schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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