Melmark School

The mission of Melmark is to serve children, adults and their families affected by a broad range of developmental disabilities.
We provide evidence-based, educational, vocational, clinical, residential, healthcare and rehabilitative services, personally designed for each individual in an environment of warmth, care and respect.
Our goal is to help each individual served have a meaningful life and attain the highest possible level of personal growth and achievement.
We strive to develop the intellectual, emotional, social and physical aspects of each individual by providing a wide range of activities, opportunities and challenges.
We partner with families to define and implement appropriate goals for each child or adult served.
We are committed to a solvent, efficient, proficient and comprehensive service delivery system.
Our yearly strategic planning articulates goals and expectations for each department of the organization.
As an organization we are committed to an environment that recognizes excellence in staff performance and works to create a culture that captures discretionary effort by every level of employee through mutually positive employment practices.
We actively raise funds to provide the safest, most aesthetic and well-equipped environment to enhance the everyday quality of life for those we serve.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school

Student Body

Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 26%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Melmark School?
The application deadline for Melmark School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chester County, PA is $22,168 for elementary schools and $30,071 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chester County, PA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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