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Best Dauphin County Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 52 private schools serving 8,391 students in Dauphin County, PA (there are 71 public schools, serving 66,446 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Dauphin County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Dauphin County, PA include Bishop Mcdevitt High School, Covenant Christian Academy, and Milton Hershey School.
The average tuition cost is $9,033, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,847.
57% of private schools in Dauphin County, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Dauphin County Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 2,189 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition listed
Bishop Mcdevitt High School
(Catholic)
1 Crusader Way
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 236-7973
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Covenant Christian Academy
Covenant Christian Academy Photo - Students are taught cursive beginning in Kindergarten. While this skill is seldom taught in many contemporary schools, our families love to see the beautiful scripts that their Grammar School students develop.
(Christian)
(1)
1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Gr: PK-12 | 289 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
555 S. 25th St.
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 234-3797
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Tuition listed
Harrisburg Catholic Elementry School
(Catholic)
225 North St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Harrisburg Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
2000 Blue Mountain Pkwy
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 545-3728
Gr: K-12 | 330 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Holy Name Of Jesus School
(Catholic)
6190 Allentown Blvd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-1704
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Tuition listed
St. Catherine Laboure School
(Catholic)
(1)
4020 Derry St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 564-1760
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
329 W Areba Ave
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-2854
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students Tuition listed
St. Margaret Mary School
(Catholic)
2826 Herr St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 232-3771
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students
Aa To Zz Child Care And Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
88 S Hershey Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-0505
Gr: NS
Alternative Rehabilitation Com
Alternative School
2743 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-7106
Gr: 7-12 | 117 students
Armstrong Valley Christian School
(Baptist)
943 Enders Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 580-6421
Gr: Inquire with school | 7 students
Capital Academy
Special Education School
1414 N Cameron St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 238-6960
Gr: 3-12 | 136 students
Cathedral Consolidated School
(Catholic)
212 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
Gr: NS-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Children's House Of Hershey
Montessori School
2446 Roundtop Rd
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 930-0818
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
The Circle School
Alternative School
727 Wilhelm Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 564-6700
Gr: Inquire with school | 83 students Tuition listed
Cornell Abraxas Group
2950 N 7th St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 221-1200
Gr: 8-10 | 12 students Avg. class size: 30 students
East Shore Montessori School
East Shore Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
6130 Old Jonestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 545-7748
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
First Discoveries At Bright Horizons
First Discoveries At Bright Horizons Photo - CCLC at Hershey is located on the East end of the medical center campus, within walking distance to the hospital. Our convenient location surrounded by beautiful walking trails also has easy access to Rt. 322.
Montessori School
400 Centerview Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-5484
Gr: K | 9 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Fishburn Flock Kindergarden
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1215 Fishburn Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 623-6889
Gr: K | 8 students
Follow Me Christian Early Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6003 Jonestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-0707
Gr: PK-K | 180 students
Goddard School
Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
4397 Sturbridge Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 526-0404
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Goddard School
Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1035 Middletown Road
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-2273
Gr: PK-K | 133 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hansel & Gretel Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
4820 Londonderry Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 234-3309
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Harrisburg Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
424 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Harrisburg SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
424 North Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-2300
Gr: K-9 | 38 students Tuition listed
Hershey Christian Academy
3003 Elizabethtown Rd, Hershey, PA 17033
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 312-7595
Gr: PK-11 | 127 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hershey KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
667 Cherry Dr.
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 534-1839
Gr: NS-PK | 6 students
Hildebrandt Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1500 Elmerton Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 777-2309
Gr: K | 9 students
Hillside Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1301 Cumberland St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 234-7388
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Hershey KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
667 Cherry Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 534-1839
Gr: K | 8 students
Kindercare Learning Center 1282
Kindercare Learning Center 1282 Photo - Jonestown Road KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
6006 Jonestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 652-4348
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Tuition listed
Lighthouse Christian Academy
(Christian)
1347 Vernon St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 805-6383
Gr: 1-11 | 30 students
Little Learners Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
2300 Vartan Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 671-4825
Gr: PK-K | 140 students
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Dauphin County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Berrysburg Christian Academy (Closed 2010)
(Brethren)
4306 State Route 25
Elizabethville, PA 17023
(717) 362-3119
Gr: 4-11 | 8 students
Emmanuel Wesleyan Academy (Closed 2018)
(Methodist)
6297 Lykens Valley Road
Gratz, PA 17030
(717) 365-3040
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Jonestown Road KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
6006 Jonestown Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 652-4348
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students
Mtn View Christian School (Closed 2000)
(Christian)
34 Sipe Avenue
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 534-2929
Gr: K-12
Prince Of Peace School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
245 Reynders St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-6357
Gr: K-9 | 156 students
Town&country Day School Inc (Closed 2004)
Special Program Emphasis
2910 Brisban Street
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 564-5820
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dauphin County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Dauphin County, PA include Bishop Mcdevitt High School, Covenant Christian Academy, and Milton Hershey School.
How many private schools are located in Dauphin County?
52 private schools are located in Dauphin County.
How much do private schools cost in Dauphin County?
The average tuition cost is $9,033, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,847.
How diverse are private schools in Dauphin County?
Dauphin County private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Dauphin County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Dauphin County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dauphin County?
57% of private schools in Dauphin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Dauphin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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