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Best Pennsylvania Special Education Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 171 special education private schools serving 12,480 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked special education private schools in Pennsylvania include Davidson School, Overbrook School For The Blind, and Nexus School.
The average tuition cost is $41,466, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,954.
10% of special education private schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 171
  • # Students Served: 12,480

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 171
  • # Students Served: 12,480

Top Ranked Pennsylvania Special Education Private Schools (2026-27)

AIM Academy Photo
AIM Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 397 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 19
Special Education School
1200 River Road
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(215) 483-2461
(5)
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Center School Photo
Center School
Gr: 1-8 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Special Education School
2450 Hamilton Avenue
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 657-2200
(8)
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Delaware Valley Friends School Photo
Delaware Valley Friends School
Gr: 1-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 21
Special Education School (Friends)
19 E Central Ave
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 640-4150
(11)
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Map of (412) 246-0412Pressley Ridge Career Development Center
(412) 246-0412Pressley Ridge Career Development Center
Gr: K-12 | 67 students
Special Education School
1450 Ingham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 246-0412
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Benchmark School Photo
Benchmark School
Gr: 1-8 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Special Education School
2107 North Providence Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-3741
(13)
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Map of Buxmont Academy
Buxmont Academy
Gr: K-11 | 512 students
Special Education School
544 Main St Rear
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 807-3555
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The Concept School Photo
The Concept School
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
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Map of Davidson School
Davidson School
Gr: PK-12 | 288 students
Special Education School
111 Elwyn Rd.
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
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Map of Davidson School Elwyn Inc
Davidson School Elwyn Inc
Gr: NS-12 | 305 students
Special Education School
111 Elwyn Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
(2)
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Map of The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Gr: Inquire with school | 187 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
1405 Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 420-2356
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Map of De Paul School For Hearing & Speech
De Paul School For Hearing & Speech
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
6202 Alder St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 924-1012
(1)
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Map of Devereux Brandywine
Devereux Brandywine
Gr: 1-12 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 7
All-boys | Special Education School
160 Devereux Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(484) 228-4750
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Map of Devereux Mapleton Day and Residential School
Devereux Mapleton Day and Residential School
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1
Special Education School
655 Sugartown Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6781
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Map of Easter Seals Of Southeastern Preparatory
Easter Seals Of Southeastern Preparatory
Gr: NS | 73 students
Special Education School
3975 Conshohocken Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(800) 221-6827
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Map of Elizabeth Black School
Elizabeth Black School
Gr: PK | 215 students
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
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Glade Run Academy Photo
Glade Run Academy
Gr: K-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
30 Glade Run Drive
Zelienople, PA 16063
(724) 452-4453
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HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Photo
HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
4400 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2566
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Map of Holy Family Specialized Learning
Holy Family Specialized Learning
Gr: 2-12 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
100 Enger Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 586-0160
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The Janus School Photo
The Janus School
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
205 Lefever Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-0025
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Map of Keystone Freedom Academy
Keystone Freedom Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 26 students
Special Education School
626 Jacksonville Road
Warminster, PA 18974
(844) 539-3366
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171
Private Schools
12,480
Students
$41,466
Avg. Tuition
9
Avg. Class Size
41%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked special education private schools in Pennsylvania include Davidson School, Overbrook School For The Blind, and Nexus School.
How many special education private schools are located in Pennsylvania?
171 special education private schools are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do special education private schools cost in Pennsylvania?
The average tuition cost is $41,466, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,954.
How diverse are special education private schools in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania special education private schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of special education private schools are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
10% of special education private schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

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