The Circle School (2026 Profile)

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The Circle School

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Founded in 1984, The Circle School is an independent private day school for children ages 4-18 located in Harrisburg, PA. At The Circle School, students participate in democratic governance of the school, practicing life in a scaled-down version of the larger world.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 83 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Inquire with school

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1984

Summer School Offered

Yes

Campus Size

8 acres

Student Body

Total Students

83 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 27%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Financial aid available. See for more information.

% on Financial Aid

90%

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School Notes

School Motto: Freedom 路 Responsibility 路 Democracy 路 Community

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 83 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Harrisburg, PA is $7,004 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Harrisburg, PA is 68% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).