Top 5 Best Pennsylvania Alternative Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 alternative public schools serving 129 students in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania alternative public schools have a diversity score of 0.48, which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 0.58.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Schools in Pennsylvania (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Danville Ctr Adolescent Female
Alternative School
Magnet School
13 Kirkbride Drive
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4751
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Loysville Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Loysville Complex, 10 Opportun
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Grades: 5-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Central Secure Trmnt Unt
Alternative School
Magnet School
210 Clinic Rd
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4710
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un
Alternative School
Magnet School
10056 South Mountain Rd
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-4511
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Forestry Camp #3
Alternative School
Magnet School
Trough Creek State Park
James Creek, PA 16657
(814) 658-3492
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many alternative public schools are located in Pennsylvania?
5 alternative public schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania alternative public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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