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For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,819 students in Hershey, PA, 45% of all K-12 students in Hershey, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
29% of private schools in Hershey, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hershey Private Schools (2026-27)

Milton Hershey School Photo
Milton Hershey School
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)
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Map of St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School
St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students
Catholic
329 W Areba Ave
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-2854
(1)
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Map of Fishburn Flock Kindergarden
Fishburn Flock Kindergarden
Gr: K | 8 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1215 Fishburn Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 623-6889
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Map of Hershey KinderCare
Hershey KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 6 students
Daycare / Preschool
667 Cherry Dr.
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 534-1839
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Kindercare Learning Center Photo
Kindercare Learning Center
Gr: K | 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
667 Cherry Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 534-1839
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Map of Tender Years
Tender Years
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
50 E Chocolate Ave
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-1466
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Map of Vista School
Vista School
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
Special Education School
1021 Springboard Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 583-5102
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Hershey, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

First Discoveries At Bright Horizons Photo
First Discoveries At Bright Horizons
Gr: K | 9 students
Montessori School
400 Centerview Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-5484
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Hershey, PA Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
2,819
Students
15
Avg. Class Size
41%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hershey)
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
2,819 Students
273,324 Students
% Students of Color
41%
27%
0.70
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
35 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
266 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
5%
# Black Students
543 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
19%
10%
# White Students
1,274 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
45%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
711 Students
65,301 Students
% of Others Students
25%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
295 Teachers
24,118 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
46 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hershey, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Hershey, PA include St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School and Milton Hershey School.
How many private schools are located in Hershey?
7 private schools are located in Hershey.
How diverse are private schools in Hershey?
Hershey private schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Hershey go to private school?
45% of all K-12 students in Hershey are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hershey?
29% of private schools in Hershey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

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