Founded in 1882, KidsPeace provides a unique children's psychiatric hospital, a comprehensive range of specialized and intensive and therapeutic residential treatment programs, accredited educational services and a variety of community-based treatment programs and foster care and family services to give hope, help and healing to kids facing crisis.
KidsPeace is accredited by The Joint Commission in New Jersey, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
Other accreditations include the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and The Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation.
KidsPeace does not discriminate in regard to admissions in terms of sex, race, creed, color, national origin, LEP (Limited English Proficiency), religious beliefs, disabilities or handicapping conditions.
KidsPeace is a private charity dedicated to serving the behavioral and mental health needs of children, preadolescents and teens.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Founded in 1882, KidsPeace provides a unique children's psychiatric hospital, a comprehensive range of specialized and intensive and therapeutic residential treatment programs, accredited educational services and a variety of community-based treatment programs and foster care and family services to give hope, help and healing to kids facing crisis. KidsPeace is accredited by The Joint Commission in New Jersey, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Other accreditations include the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and The Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation. KidsPeace does not discriminate in regard to admissions in terms of sex, race, creed, color, national origin, LEP (Limited English Proficiency), religious beliefs, disabilities or handicapping conditions. KidsPeace is a private charity dedicated to serving the behavioral and mental health needs of children, preadolescents and teens.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Kids Peace National Centers W?
The application deadline for Kids Peace National Centers W is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Kids Peace National Centers W located?
Kids Peace National Centers W is located in the Jordan Heights neighborhood of Allentown, PA. There are 2 other private schools located in Jordan Heights.
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