For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 alternative public middle schools serving 233 students in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania alternative public middle schools have a diversity score of 0.50, which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 0.65.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Pennsylvania (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Danville Ctr Adolescent Female
Alternative School
13 Kirkbride Drive
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4751
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4751
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Loysville Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
Loysville Complex
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Gr: 5-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
North Central Secure Trmnt Unt
Alternative School
210 Clinic Rd
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4710
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4710
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Secure Treatment Unit
Alternative School
701 Sathers Dr
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 718-4611
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 718-4611
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
South East Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
1213 Mokychich Rd
Schwenksville, PA 19473
(610) 489-8506
Schwenksville, PA 19473
(610) 489-8506
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un
Alternative School
10056 South Mountain Rd
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-4511
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-4511
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Forestry Camp #3
Alternative School
Trough Creek State Park
James Creek, PA 16657
(814) 658-3492
James Creek, PA 16657
(814) 658-3492
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Pennsylvania?
7 alternative public middle schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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