Founded in 1984, The Circle School is an independent private day school for children ages 4-18 located in Harrisburg, PA. At The Circle School, students participate in democratic governance of the school, practicing life in a scaled-down version of the larger world.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1984
Summer School Offered
Yes
Campus Size
8 acres
Student Body
Total Students
83 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 27%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Financial aid available. See circleschool.org for more information.
% on Financial Aid
90%
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Freedom · Responsibility · Democracy · Community
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Circle School?
The application deadline for The Circle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1800 Bamberger Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-0543
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-0543
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Tuition listed
10 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
4.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 356 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Harrisburg Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
424 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-7300
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-7300
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 289 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1201 Homestead Ln
Hershey, PA 17033
(800) 322-3248
Hershey, PA 17033
(800) 322-3248
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,189 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition listed
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