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Best Hershey Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,828 students in Hershey, PA (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,510 public students). 45% of all K-12 students in Hershey, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Hershey, PA include St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School and Milton Hershey School.
38% of private schools in Hershey, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Top Ranked Hershey 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
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
Fishburn Flock Kindergarden
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1215 Fishburn Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 623-6889
Gr: K | 8 students
Hershey KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
667 Cherry Dr.
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 534-1839
Gr: NS-PK | 6 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
Tender Years
Daycare / Preschool
50 E Chocolate Ave
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-1466
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Vista School
Special Education School
1021 Springboard Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 583-5102
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Hershey, Pennsylvania

Hershey, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Centerview Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-5484
Gr: K | 9 students Avg. class size: 15 students

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?
38% of private schools in Hershey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

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