Very Good
#272 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 31% of private schools
Milton Hershey School
School · Hershey, PA
A private school in Hershey, PA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1201 HOMESTEAD LN, Hershey, PA 17033
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
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Where Milton Hershey School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,093
Median home value
$340,900
Median rent
$1,311/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hershey Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | PK–11 | 1.5 mi | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Milton Hershey School is listed in Hershey, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School is a private school in Hershey, PA, serving approximately 2,002 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #272 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milton Hershey School
What grades does Milton Hershey School serve?
Milton Hershey School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School has an enrollment of approximately 2,002 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton Hershey School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton Hershey School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Milton Hershey School rank in PA?
Milton Hershey School ranks #272 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Milton Hershey School's MySchoolScout rating?
Milton Hershey School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Milton Hershey School a private school?
Yes, Milton Hershey School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Milton Hershey School a religious school?
No, Milton Hershey School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 221
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dauphin County
- Phone
- (717) 520-2080
- Area population (ZIP 17033)
- 17,009
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17033; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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