Top 3 Best Pennsylvania Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 64 alternative private elementary schools serving 3,661 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Pennsylvania include The Concept School, St. Margaret Mary School and The School In Rose Valley.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
16% of alternative private elementary schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Pennsylvania Alternative Private Elementary 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
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
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
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
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
Bha Academy
Alternative School
(1)
325 Alum St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(570) 399-5115
Grades: K-12
| 42 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
Buxmont Academy
Alternative School
3949 Brownsville Rd
Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053
(215) 355-1780
Grades: 8-12
| 48 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
Evan Thomas Institute
Alternative School
8801 Stenton Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2050
Grades: 1-4
| 9 students
Faith Connection Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
517 S 57th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(267) 592-0974
Grades: K-12
| 114 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) 806-4109
Grades: 6-12
| 54 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) 927-4600
Grades: 1-12
| 83 students
Kinder Care Learning Center
Kinder Care Learning Center Photo - Infant/Toddler/Discovery Preschool Playground: We make sure our little ones are building their muscles as well as their minds!
Alternative School
103 High Pointe Dr
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 779-3600
Grades: PK-4
| 168 students
Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Wexford KinderCare
Alternative School
106 VIP Dr
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 935-5711
Grades: PK-3
| 142 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
Les Petits Cherubs-cathedral
Alternative School
8630 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-9704
Grades: K-3
| 40 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 The Concept School, St. Margaret Mary School and The School In Rose Valley.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Pennsylvania?
64 alternative private elementary schools are located in Pennsylvania.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania alternative private elementary schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
16% of alternative private elementary schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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