For the 2025 school year, there are 103 alternative private schools serving 8,024 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Pennsylvania include Milton Hershey School, Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten, and Buxmont Academy.
The average tuition cost is $15,927, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,833.
Top Ranked Pennsylvania Alternative Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1201 Homestead Ln
Hershey, PA 17033
(800) 322-3248
Hershey, PA 17033
(800) 322-3248
Gr: PK-12 | 2,189 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition listed
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.]( "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
Ardmore, PA 19003
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
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.]( "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
Malvern, PA 19355
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten
Alternative School (Jewish)
239 E. Welsh Road
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8869
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8869
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Buxmont Academy
Alternative School
1307 Macdade Blvd
Woodlyn, PA 19094
(610) 833-1722
Woodlyn, PA 19094
(610) 833-1722
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Friendship House
Alternative School
1615 E Gibson St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 342-8305
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 342-8305
Gr: PK-10 | 118 students
Glen Mills Schools
All-boys | Alternative School
185 Glen Mills Road
Concordville, PA 19331
(610) 459-8100
Concordville, PA 19331
(610) 459-8100
Gr: PK | 743 students
Harborcreek Youth Services
All-boys | Alternative School
5712 Iroquois Ave
Harborcreek, PA 16421
(814) 899-7664
Harborcreek, PA 16421
(814) 899-7664
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students
Kids Peace Berks Campus
Alternative School
8th Ave And Hay Rd
Temple, PA 19560
(610) 929-4670
Temple, PA 19560
(610) 929-4670
Gr: K-12 | 57 students
St. Katharine Drexel School
Alternative School
3436 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 642-3088
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 642-3088
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students
St. Pauls United Church Of Christ School
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
5 W Arch St
Fleetwood, PA 19522
(610) 944-5808
Fleetwood, PA 19522
(610) 944-5808
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
Abraxas Academy
Alternative School
1000 Academy Drive
Morgantown, PA 19543
(610) 913-8000
Morgantown, PA 19543
(610) 913-8000
Gr: 8-12 | 37 students
N Forest Rd
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 752-6615
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 752-6615
Gr: 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
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-7440
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
Abraxas Youth Center
Alternative School
10058 S Mountain Rd Bldg 3
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-3066
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-3066
Gr: 8-12 | 42 students
Active Learning Center
Alternative School
9999 Hamilton Blvd Bldg 10
Breinigsville, PA 18031
(484) 460-1806
Breinigsville, PA 18031
(484) 460-1806
Gr: K | 7 students
Adelphoi Education At Altoona
Alternative School
600s. Jaggard St.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students
Adelphoi Education At Indiana
Alternative School
220 Rear 5th St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-1456
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-1456
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students
Alternative Rehabilitation Com
Alternative School
2743 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-7106
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-7106
Gr: 7-12 | 117 students
Anchor Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 6124
Lancaster, PA 17607
(717) 340-2230
Lancaster, PA 17607
(717) 340-2230
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students
Anthony Wayne Academy
Alternative School
5538 B Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 297-7782
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 297-7782
Gr: 6-12 | 124 students
Bald Eagle Wilderness Boys Camp School
All-boys | Alternative School (Mennonite)
1077 Wilderness Trl
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 748-4543
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 748-4543
Gr: Inquire with school | 40 students
Beth Shalom Academy
Alternative School (Jewish)
1025 Vine St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 866-2216
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 866-2216
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
The Bridge
Alternative School
1100 Adams Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 342-5000
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 342-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
The Bridge Way School
Alternative School
7360 Jackson St
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(267) 437-2194
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(267) 437-2194
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Bucks Learning Academy
Alternative School
1425 Easton Rd
Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 442-9270
Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 442-9270
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students
Building Blocks
Alternative School
9 S Bacton Hill Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1096
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1096
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Buxmont Academy
Alternative School
3949 Brownsville Rd
Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053
(215) 355-1780
Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053
(215) 355-1780
Gr: 8-12 | 48 students
Buxmont Academy
Alternative School
Po Box 283
Pipersville, PA 18947
(610) 718-9500
Pipersville, PA 18947
(610) 718-9500
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students
Cadence Academy Preschool Formerly Flanagan's Pres
Alternative School
2 Iron Bridge Dr
Collegeville, PA 19426
(484) 297-6535
Collegeville, PA 19426
(484) 297-6535
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Tuition listed
Camelot Education
Alternative School
2251 N 54th St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 270-4665
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 270-4665
Gr: K-7 | 119 students
Christ Lutheran Child Development Center
Alternative School (Other Lutheran)
126 W Main St
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4832
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4832
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
The Circle School
Alternative School
727 Wilhelm Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 564-6700
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 564-6700
Gr: Inquire with school | 83 students Tuition listed
City Of Bridges High School
Alternative School
1212 E Carson St 4th Fl
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 219-4995
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 219-4995
Gr: 9-10 | 13 students
Community Service Foundation
Alternative School
253 N Main St
Sellersville, PA 18960
(215) 257-4131
Sellersville, PA 18960
(215) 257-4131
Gr: 8-12 | 25 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, Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten, and Buxmont Academy.
How many alternative private schools are located in Pennsylvania?
103 alternative private schools are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do alternative private schools cost in Pennsylvania?
The average tuition cost is $15,927, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,833.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania alternative private schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
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