Top 5 Best Pennsylvania Special Education Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 25 special education private preschools serving 3,045 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked special education private preschools in Pennsylvania include Elizabeth Black School, Davidson School Elwyn Inc and Pennsylvania School For The Deaf.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
12% of special education private preschools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top Ranked Pennsylvania Special Education Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Davidson School Elwyn Inc
Special Education School
(2)
111 Elwyn Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
Grades: NS-12
| 305 students
Elizabeth Black School
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Grades: PK
| 215 students
Overbrook School For The Blind
Overbrook School For The Blind Photo
Special Education School
6333 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 877-0313
Grades: PK
| 217 students
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Photo - Best of Friends
Special Education School
100 W School House Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4711
Grades: PK-12
| 208 students
Vanguard School
Vanguard School Photo - The Vanguard School, Malvern, PA
Special Education School
1777 N. Valley Road
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!
Special Education School
301 Camp Meeting Rd
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 741-1800
Grades: PK-12
| 256 students
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Special Education School
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 244-4214
Grades: PK-12
| 265 students
A Step Up Academy
A Step Up Academy Photo
Special Education School
520 Meetinghouse Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 885-1075
Grades: NS-12
| 58 students
The Camphill School
The Camphill School Photo - Small class sizes optimize individual attention
Special Education School
(1)
1784 Fairview Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(610) 469-9236
Grades: NS-12
| 134 students
Comprehensive Learning Center
Special Education School
150 James Way
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 956-3861
Grades: PK-12
| 32 students
De Paul School For Hearing & Speech
Special Education School
(1)
6202 Alder St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 924-1012
Grades: PK-7
| 42 students
Easter Seals Of Southeastern Preparatory
Special Education School
3975 Conshohocken Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(800) 221-6827
Grades: NS
| 73 students
Easter Seals Western And Central Pa
Special Education School
Six Pkwy Center 875 Greentree Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 281-7244
Grades: PK-3
| 86 students
Green Tree School & Services
Special Education School
1196 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
Grades: NS-12
| 104 students
Mercy Special Learning Center
Mercy Special Learning Center Photo
Special Education School (Catholic)
830 S Woodward St
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-8242
Grades: PK-12
| 61 students
New Story School
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave.
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Grades: NS
| 16 students
Nhs School Philadelphia
Special Education School
2900 Southampton Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 671-5000
Grades: NS-12
| 46 students
Plea School
Special Education School
733 South Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 243-3464
Grades: PK-11
| 31 students
Pressley Ridge Johnstown
Special Education School
445 Schoolhouse Rd
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 262-9514
Grades: K
| 107 students
St. Katherine Day School
Special Education School (Catholic)
930 Bowman Ave
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 667-3958
Grades: PK
| 82 students
Scranton School For Deaf & Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
537 Venard Rd
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-7034
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Vista School
Special Education School
1021 Springboard Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 583-5102
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
Watson Institute Education Center South
Special Education School
230 Hickory Grade Rd
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 914-8800
Grades: PK-12
| 129 students
Watson Institute Friendship Academy
Watson Institute Friendship Academy Photo - Students' artwork was featured in an art exhibition titled "Ambition" during First Fridays in Garfield.
Special Education School
(2)
255 S. Negley Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 365-3800
Grades: NS-12
| students
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Special Education School
201 N Bellefield Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private preschools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked special education private preschools in Pennsylvania include Elizabeth Black School, Davidson School Elwyn Inc and Pennsylvania School For The Deaf.
How many special education private preschools are located in Pennsylvania?
25 special education private preschools are located in Pennsylvania.
How diverse are special education private preschools in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania special education private preschools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of special education private preschools are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
12% of special education private preschools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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