Top 5 Best Pennsylvania Alternative Public Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 6 alternative public schools serving 170 students in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania alternative public schools have a diversity score of 0.53, which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Pennsylvania Alternative Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Danville Center Adolescent Female
Alternative School
13 Kirkbride Drive
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4751
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Loysville Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
Loysville Complex, 10 Opportun
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Grades: 5-12
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Central Secure Trmnt Unt High School
Alternative School
210 Clinic Rd
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4710
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un High School
Alternative School
10056 South Mountain Rd
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-4511
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Forestry Camp #2 High School
Alternative School
Hickory Run State Park
White Haven, PA 18661
(570) 443-9524
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Forestry Camp #3 High School
Alternative School
Trough Creek State Park
James Creek, PA 16657
(814) 658-3492
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Pennsylvania include Danville Center Adolescent Female, Loysville Youth Dev Center and North Central Secure Trmnt Unt High School.
How many alternative public schools are located in Pennsylvania?
6 alternative public schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania alternative public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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