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Hershey Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 2,819 students in Hershey, PA.
29% of private preschools in Hershey, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hershey Private Preschools (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
+40.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
2,819
Students
+38.7% (+787 students) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
41%
Students of Color
-25.5% (-14.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hershey)
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,204 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearHershey, PA Total Schools
20257
20248
20237
20226
20216
20206
20197
20187
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
2,819 Students
175,558 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025403156191
2024354152187
2023387155185
2022465155188
2021465154184
2020440150179
2019364150182
2018364147181
2017434146183
2016428146181
2015406142173
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% Students of Color
41%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202541%25%32%
202441%25%32%
202343%25%32%
202218%25%31%
202118%25%32%
202043%25%31%
201943%25%31%
201843%24%30%
201755%24%31%
201655%24%31%
201555%24%31%
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0.70
0.62

Diversity Score Trends

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.700.620.65
20240.700.620.65
20230.700.620.65
20220.700.620.64
20210.700.610.64
20200.700.610.64
20190.710.600.64
20180.710.600.64
20170.720.570.62
20160.720.570.62
20150.700.580.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
216 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
5,306 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20252%4%4%
20242%3%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%3%5%
20212%3%5%
20202%4%4%
20191%3%5%
20181%3%5%
20171%3%3%
20162%3%3%
20151%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
266 Students
7,182 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20259%4%8%
20249%4%8%
20239%4%8%
20229%4%8%
20219%4%7%
202010%4%7%
201910%4%7%
201810%4%7%
201711%3%6%
201611%3%7%
201512%3%6%
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# Black Students
543 Students
14,432 Students
% Black Students
19%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202519%8%6%
202419%9%6%
202320%9%6%
202219%9%6%
202119%9%7%
202020%9%7%
201921%9%6%
201821%9%6%
201725%7%6%
201625%7%6%
201527%8%6%
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# White Students
1,274 Students
90,384 Students
% White Students
45%
52%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202545%52%48%
202445%52%48%
202343%52%48%
202243%54%50%
202143%54%50%
202046%54%51%
201944%56%52%
201844%55%52%
201741%58%54%
201641%58%54%
201543%58%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
161 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
56,240 Students
% of Others Students
25%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202525%32%34%
202425%32%33%
202326%32%33%
202227%30%31%
202127%30%31%
202022%29%31%
201924%28%30%
201824%29%30%
201722%29%30%
201621%29%29%
201517%29%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
295 Teachers
13,974 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202510:113:112:1
202410:113:112:1
202312:113:112:1
202212:113:112:1
202112:113:112:1
202011:113:112:1
201911:113:112:1
201811:113:112:1
201711:113:112:1
201611:113:112:1
201510:113:113:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025151516
2024151516
2023151516
2022151516
2021151516
2020151516
2019151516
2018151516
2017151516
2016151416
2015151416
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearHershey, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025121111
202412810
202312810
202212710
202112810
202012910
201912810
20181299
201712109
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
46 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Hershey, PA?
The top ranked private preschools in Hershey, PA include Milton Hershey School and St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School.
How many private preschools are located in Hershey?
7 private preschools are located in Hershey.
How diverse are private preschools in Hershey?
Hershey private preschools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Hershey?
29% of private preschools in Hershey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

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