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Hershey Private Schools (2026-27)

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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

7
Private Schools
+16.7% (+1 school) 10-yr
2,819
Students
+23.2% (+531 students) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
41%
Students of Color
-18.0% (-9.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hershey)
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,236 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHershey, PA Total Schools
20257
20248
20237
20226
20216
20206
20198
20189
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
2,819 Students
273,403 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025403126179
2024354117172
2023387123174
2022465150185
2021465147180
2020440131171
2019331138175
2018331136172
2017404152180
2016400151178
2015381146167
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% Students of Color
41%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202541%27%34%
202441%27%34%
202343%26%33%
202218%26%33%
202118%25%32%
202043%25%32%
201942%25%31%
201842%25%31%
201751%25%32%
201651%25%32%
201550%25%32%
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0.70
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.700.600.65
20240.700.590.65
20230.700.590.65
20220.700.590.64
20210.700.590.64
20200.700.580.64
20190.700.570.63
20180.700.570.63
20170.710.540.61
20160.700.540.61
20150.690.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
9,354 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20252%4%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%4%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
266 Students
12,728 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20259%5%9%
20249%5%9%
20239%4%9%
20229%4%8%
20219%4%9%
202010%4%9%
201910%4%8%
201810%4%8%
201711%3%8%
201611%3%8%
201511%4%8%
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# Black Students
543 Students
27,068 Students
% Black Students
19%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202519%10%7%
202419%10%7%
202320%10%8%
202219%10%7%
202119%10%7%
202020%10%8%
201921%10%7%
201821%10%7%
201722%9%7%
201623%9%7%
201524%9%8%
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# White Students
1,274 Students
159,622 Students
% White Students
45%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202545%58%52%
202445%59%52%
202343%59%52%
202243%60%54%
202143%60%54%
202046%61%54%
201945%61%56%
201845%61%56%
201744%64%58%
201645%64%58%
201547%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
711 Students
65,051 Students
% of Others Students
25%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202525%23%26%
202425%23%26%
202326%23%25%
202227%22%25%
202127%22%25%
202022%22%24%
201923%22%24%
201823%21%23%
201722%21%22%
201620%21%22%
201517%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
295 Teachers
24,066 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202510:111:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202212:112:111:1
202112:112:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201711:112:112:1
201611:112:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025151515
2024151515
2023151515
2022151515
2021151415
2020151415
2019151415
2018151415
2017151415
2016151415
2015151415
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025121213
2024121112
2023121011
2022121011
2021121111
2020121111
2019121111
2018121111
2017121110
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Tuition & Aid
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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