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Best Hershey 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 2,819 students in Hershey, PA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Hershey, PA include Milton Hershey School and St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School.
29% of private preschools in Hershey, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Top-Ranked Hershey 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School Photo - At Milton Hershey School, our founders' generosity and vision have enabled us to develop and maintain a whole child approach to education and programming that comes at no cost to our students or their families.
Alternative School
(2)
1201 Homestead Ln
Hershey, PA 17033
(800) 322-3248
Gr: PK-12 | 2,189 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition listed
St. Joan Of Arc Elementary School
(Catholic)
(1)
329 W Areba Ave
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-2854
Gr: PK-8 | 470 students Tuition listed
Fishburn Flock Kindergarden
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1215 Fishburn Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 623-6889
Gr: K | 8 students
Hershey KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
667 Cherry Dr.
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 534-1839
Gr: NS-PK | 6 students
Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Hershey KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
667 Cherry Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 534-1839
Gr: K | 8 students
Tender Years
Daycare / Preschool
50 E Chocolate Ave
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-1466
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Vista School
Special Education School
1021 Springboard Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 583-5102
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Hershey, Pennsylvania

Hershey, Pennsylvania 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Centerview Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-5484
Gr: K | 9 students Avg. class size: 15 students

Overview

This Town (Hershey)
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,819 Students
175,819 Students
% Average Students of Color
41%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
295 Teachers
13,947 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
216 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
5,456 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
266 Students
7,157 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
4%
# Black Students
543 Students
14,668 Students
% Black Students
19%
9%
# White Students
1,274 Students
90,320 Students
% White Students
45%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
158 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
56,181 Students
% of Others Students
25%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
46 extracurriculars
9 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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