Bethanna's mission, as a Christian organization, is to provide the highest quality system of care for children and families, to ensure safety, restore emotional wellness, and build family stability.
We are committed to serve in a Christ-like manner that demonstrates love, compassion, justice, and mercy on behalf of children and families.
We are committed to promote excellence, support children and families along their life journeys, demonstrate cultural competency, serve with dignity and respect toward all, and maintain fiscal and programmatic accountability.
We are also committed to build stability, preserve and promote safe, nurturing, and permanent families; provide clinical supports to enhance emotional wellness; and advocate to secure resources and services on behalf of individuals and families.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-9
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-9
Year Founded
1934
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Esther Swigart, founder of Bethanna -
- Marcy Barnes, Director of JFM Food Pantry -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Bethanna?
Bethanna famous alumni include: Esther Swigart, founder of Bethanna and Marcy Barnes, Director of JFM Food Pantry.
When is the application deadline for Bethanna?
The application deadline for Bethanna is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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