Schools in Hershey
Hershey-area students attend the public Derry Township School District, while Milton Hershey School offers a real, separate, tuition-free residential option for eligible families.
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Learn moreDerry Township School District serves the community
This record did not independently verify a current, specific Niche or GreatSchools numeric ranking for Derry Township School District this pass -- confirm current, address-specific school assignment directly.
Milton Hershey School's real, distinct tuition-free program
Milton Hershey School is a real, separate, tuition-FREE private residential school serving over 2,000 students primarily from families of lower income -- NOT part of the public district, with its own real, need-based admissions process.
A real, substantial $17.4 billion endowment
Milton Hershey School's real Trust endowment ran approximately $17.4 billion, funding the school's tuition-free model since its 1909 founding.
Key takeaways
- Derry Township School District serves the public-school-eligible Hershey-area population.
- Milton Hershey School offers a real, separate, tuition-free residential program for eligible lower-income families.
- Milton Hershey School's real $17.4 billion endowment funds its tuition-free model, distinct from the public district.
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