Geoge Crothers Memorial School

401 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA, 19081-0190
Tel: (610)328-5955
Grades: NS - 12 | 90 students
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GCMS is a licensed special education school designed to accommodate the needs of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 3 to 21. Therapy services, including speech, occupational, physical, and vision, are offered to maximize student potential. A Transition Program that emphasizes pre-vocational, community, and ADL skills is also available.

School Overview:
Geoge Crothers Memorial School
School Type Special Education School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12
Year Founded 1960
Student Body
Total Students 90 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 35% (PA School Avg.: 19%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 8 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $38,000
Admissions Director William Benson

School Notes:

  • The George Crothers Memorial School is a private, state-licensed school for children, teens and young adults with intellectual disabilities, brain damage, or cerebral palsy between the ages of 3 and 21. The ungraded special education classes include academic and life skills training as well as pre-vocational, therapeutic, social, and recreational activities. The challenging program strives to develop each student to his or her highest potential. Speech, occupational, and physical therapy are integrated into the program based on the student’s individualized education plan. Vision services and social work services are also available. Registered nurses are on staff to administer medication, provide first aid and attend to the needs of medically fragile students.

    • Profile last updated: 04/11/2012

Nearby Schools:

Geoge Crothers Memorial School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-12 | 0 mi. away
Widener University Child Development Center
Gr. PK-Nursery/Preschool | 0.2 mi. away
Notre Dame De Lourdes School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.4 mi. away
Woodlyn Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 1.1 mi. away
St John Chrysostom School
Gr. K-9 | 1.2 mi. away
Buxmont Academy
Gr. 8-12 | 1.2 mi. away

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