For the 2026 school year, there is 1 alternative public elementary school serving 43 students in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania alternative public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.25, which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 0.62.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Pennsylvania?
1 alternative public elementary schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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