Pennsylvania Alternative Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 33 alternative private preschools serving 5,103 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Pennsylvania include Glen Mills Schools, The Miquon School, and Milton Hershey School.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
30% of alternative private preschools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 33
  • # Students Served: 5,103

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 33
  • # Students Served: 5,103

Top Ranked Pennsylvania Alternative Private Preschools (2026-27)

Milton Hershey School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 2,189 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 46
Alternative School
1201 Homestead Ln
Hershey, PA 17033
(800) 322-3248
(2)
Map of Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
239 E. Welsh Road
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8869
Map of Friendship House
Gr: PK-10 | 118 students
Alternative School
1615 E Gibson St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 342-8305
Map of Glen Mills Schools
Gr: PK | 743 students
All-boys | Alternative School
185 Glen Mills Road
Concordville, PA 19331
(610) 459-8100
The Miquon School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School
2025 Harts Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 828-1231
(5)
Map of St. Pauls United Church Of Christ School
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
5 W Arch St
Fleetwood, PA 19522
(610) 944-5808
Map of Active Learning Center
Gr: K | 7 students
Alternative School
9999 Hamilton Blvd Bldg 10
Breinigsville, PA 18031
(484) 460-1806
Map of Beth Shalom Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
1025 Vine St
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 866-2216
Map of Building Blocks
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Alternative School
9 S Bacton Hill Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1096
Map of Cadence Academy Preschool Formerly Flanagan's Pres
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students
Alternative School
2 Iron Bridge Dr
Collegeville, PA 19426
(484) 297-6535
Map of Christ Lutheran Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
Alternative School (Other Lutheran)
126 W Main St
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4832
Map of Ducklings Early Learning Center
Gr: K | 10 students
Alternative School
700 Old Forge Lane
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 467-1031
Map of Early Learning Childrens Academy
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Alternative School
410 Commerce Dr
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 643-0114
Map of Fairy Tale Academy
Gr: PK-K | 148 students
Alternative School
8002 W Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 789-3060
Map of Fern Hill School
Gr: PK-4 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Alternative School
Po Box 522
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 394-3069
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: PK-K | 151 students
Alternative School
1545 Westerly Parkway
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-1160
Map of Harleysville Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Alternative School
186 Main St
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-9956
Map of Hildebrandt Learning Center
Gr: K | 9 students
Alternative School
3500 Corporate Pkwy
Center Valley, PA 18034
(484) 896-7651
Map of Hildebrandt Learning Center
Gr: K | 12 students
Alternative School
420 S 10th St
Emmaus, PA 18049
(484) 232-7443
Jolly Toddlers Child Care Center & School Photo
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Alternative School
275 2nd Street Pike
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 355-3628
Kehillah Early Learning Center Photo
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
2 Chester Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 872-0400
Kinder Care Learning Center Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students
Alternative School
103 High Pointe Dr
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 779-3600
Map of Little People Daycare School
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Alternative School
154 3rd Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-4111
Map of Noahs Ark Christian Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Alternative School (Methodist)
100 S Church St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 765-8146
Map of Primrose School Of Royersford
Gr: NS-K | 52 students
Alternative School
259 Royersford Rd
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 792-3030
Map of Pumpkin Patch Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 111 students
Alternative School
1555 Brodhead Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(724) 457-2029
Regina Coeli Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
1525 Marian Rd.
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 277-1386
(1)
Map of Tek Start
Gr: PK-4 | 7 students
Alternative School
1308 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 267-7122
Map of Thankful Learning Center, Inc.
Gr: PK-6 | 49 students
Alternative School
3200 N 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-5544
Map of Tolatr Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 18 students
Alternative School
1112 N Negley Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-7733
Map of Trinity Buckingham Academy
Gr: NS-K | 48 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School (Episcopal)
2631 Durham Rd
Buckingham, PA 18912
(215) 794-5530
Map of Twin Valley Bible Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Alternative School (Christian)
105 Shirktown Rd
Narvon, PA 17555
(610) 286-6646
Map of Wee Care Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Alternative School
1575 State Street
East Petersburg, PA 17520
(717) 629-7931

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private preschools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Pennsylvania include Glen Mills Schools, The Miquon School, and Milton Hershey School.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Pennsylvania?
33 alternative private preschools are located in Pennsylvania.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania alternative private preschools are approximately 49% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of alternative private preschools are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
30% of alternative private preschools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Methodist).

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