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Fern Hill School

Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–5

Milton, PA

541 Broadway St, Milton, PA 17847

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 79% of independent schools in Pennsylvania

In Milton, Pennsylvania, Fern Hill School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 19 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 79% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania. The school day runs about 7 hours, 169 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
19
Teachers
3.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 12 girls, 7 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
169 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 79% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 53 independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K9
    K4
    15
    24
    33
    42
    51

    Student body

    White68%
    Two or more races21%
    Hispanic or Latino11%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Fern Hill School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Fern Hill School

    What grades does Fern Hill School serve?

    Fern Hill School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend Fern Hill School?

    About 19 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Fern Hill School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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