For the 2025 school year, there are 173 special education private schools serving 12,453 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked special education private schools in Pennsylvania include AIM Academy, The Concept School, and Pennsylvania School For The Deaf.
The average tuition cost is $38,339, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $12,751.
Top Ranked Pennsylvania Special Education Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 River Road
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(215) 483-2461
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(215) 483-2461
Grades: 1-12
| 397 students
2107 North Providence Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-3741
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-3741
Grades: 1-8
| 169 students
19 E Central Ave
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 640-4150
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 640-4150
Grades: 1-12
| 207 students
2450 Hamilton Avenue
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 657-2200
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 657-2200
Grades: 1-8
| 47 students
Buxmont Academy
Special Education School
544 Main St Rear
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 807-3555
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 807-3555
Grades: K-11
| 512 students
The Concept School![The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, "Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma. The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, "Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.]()

Special Education School
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Davidson School
Special Education School
111 Elwyn Rd.
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 288 students
111 Elwyn Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
Grades: NS-12
| 305 students
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Special Education School
1405 Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 420-2356
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 420-2356
Grades: Inquire with school
| 187 students
Devereux Brandywine
All-boys | Special Education School
160 Devereux Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(484) 228-4750
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(484) 228-4750
Grades: 1-12
| 97 students
Devereux Mapleton Day and Residential School
Special Education School
655 Sugartown Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6781
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6781
Grades: 1-12
| 52 students
Elizabeth Black School
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Grades: PK
| 215 students
HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy![HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Photo - Physical therapy HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Photo - Physical therapy]()

Special Education School
4400 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2566
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2566
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
The Janus School![The Janus School Photo - The Janus School The Janus School Photo - The Janus School]()

Special Education School
205 Lefever Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-0025
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-0025
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Keystone Freedom Academy
Special Education School
626 Jacksonville Road
Warminster, PA 18974
(844) 539-3366
Warminster, PA 18974
(844) 539-3366
Grades: 5-12
| 26 students
5300 Kids Peace Dr
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 799-8054
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 799-8054
Grades: 2-12
| 183 students
The Mill Creek School
Special Education School
111 N 49th St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(715) 471-4900
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(715) 471-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
New Story School
Special Education School
218 W 6th St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 752-5002
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 752-5002
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
Nhs School St. Annes
Special Education School
2343 E Tucker St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 671-5126
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 671-5126
Grades: K-12
| 302 students
Overbrook School For The Blind![Overbrook School For The Blind Photo Overbrook School For The Blind Photo]()

Special Education School
6333 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 877-0313
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 877-0313
Grades: PK
| 217 students
Pace School![Pace School Photo Pace School Photo]()

Special Education School
2432 Greensburg Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1900
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1900
Grades: 1-12
| 84 students
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf![Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Photo - Best of Friends Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Photo - Best of Friends]()

Special Education School
100 W School House Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4733
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4733
Grades: PK-12
| 188 students
Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments
Special Education School (Catholic)
3031 Stamford Street
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 333-2493
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 333-2493
Grades: K-8
| 33 students
St. Stephens Lutheran Academy![St. Stephens Lutheran Academy Photo - Music Class at St. Stephen's St. Stephens Lutheran Academy Photo - Music Class at St. Stephen's]()

Special Education School
30 Glade Run Drive
Zelienople, PA 16063
(724) 452-4453
Zelienople, PA 16063
(724) 452-4453
Grades: K-12
| 298 students
2 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
Grades: K-9
| 81 students
Vanguard School![Vanguard School Photo - The Vanguard School, Malvern, PA Vanguard School Photo - The Vanguard School, Malvern, PA]()

Special Education School
1777 N. Valley Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 296-6700
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 296-6700
Grades: PK-12
| 265 students
Watson Institute![Watson Institute Photo - Staff and students had a blast at the annual Watson Fun Day! Watson Institute Photo - Staff and students had a blast at the annual Watson Fun Day!]()

Special Education School
301 Camp Meeting Rd
Sewickley, PA 15143
(141) 274-9285
Sewickley, PA 15143
(141) 274-9285
Grades: PK-12
| 179 students
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Special Education School
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 244-4214
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 244-4214
Grades: PK-12
| 254 students
Woods Services
Special Education School
40 Martin Gross Dr
Langhorne, PA 19047
(215) 750-4026
Langhorne, PA 19047
(215) 750-4026
Grades: 1-12
| 222 students
7607 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 885-2000
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 885-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
(412) 246-0412Pressley Ridge Career Development Center
Special Education School
1450 Ingham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 246-0412
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 246-0412
Grades: K-12
| 67 students
A Step Up Academy![A Step Up Academy Photo A Step Up Academy Photo]()

Special Education School
520 Meetinghouse Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 885-1075
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 885-1075
Grades: NS-12
| 58 students
Acld Tillotson School
Special Education School
4900 Girard Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 325-2460
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 325-2460
Grades: 3-12
| 80 students
Adelphoi Education At Butler
Special Education School
120 W Cunningham St
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 282-9111
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 282-9111
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Atg Learning Academy
Special Education School
Po Box 742
Warrington, PA 18976
(267) 803-1751
Warrington, PA 18976
(267) 803-1751
Grades: 4-12
| 12 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked special education private schools in Pennsylvania include AIM Academy, The Concept School, and Pennsylvania School For The Deaf.
How many special education private schools are located in Pennsylvania?
173 special education private schools are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do special education private schools cost in Pennsylvania?
The average tuition cost is $38,339, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $12,751.
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%.
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