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.: 11:1
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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The nearest elementary school is Our Lady Of Good Counsel School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Children's Academy (0.5 miles away)
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(215) 674-2875
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(215) 674-2875
Horsham, PA 19044
(215) 674-2875
4.7 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Woods Services
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(215) 750-4026
Langhorne, PA 19047
(215) 750-4026
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Gr: 1-12 | 222 students
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Warminster, PA 18974
(844) 539-3366
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Gr: 5-12 | 26 students
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2900 Southampton Road
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(215) 671-5000
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Miles
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(215) 657-2200
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 657-2200
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Gr: 1-8 | 67 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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250 Meetinghouse Road
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(215) 674-2875
Horsham, PA 19044
(215) 674-2875
4.7 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Woods Services
Special Education School
40 Martin Gross Dr
Langhorne, PA 19047
(215) 750-4026
Langhorne, PA 19047
(215) 750-4026
6.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 222 students
Keystone Freedom Academy
Special Education School
626 Jacksonville Road
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(844) 539-3366
Warminster, PA 18974
(844) 539-3366
3.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 26 students
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Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
(215) 947-4581
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
(215) 947-4581
4.4 miles
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2900 Southampton Road
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(215) 671-5000
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 671-5000
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Gr: NS-12 | 46 students
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Location
Miles
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First Children's Academy
Daycare / Preschool
520 Street Rd
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 396-6600
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 396-6600
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Jolly Tots School
Daycare / Preschool
615 Belmont Avenue
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-3961
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-3961
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 44 students
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
(Catholic)
611 Knowles Ave
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-1300
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-1300
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Bright Eyes Academy
Daycare / Preschool
171 N 2nd Street Pike
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 364-9110
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 364-9110
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Comprehensive Learning Center
Special Education School
150 James Way
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 956-3861
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 956-3861
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Gr: Inquire with school | 32 students
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Miles
Quick Facts
Huntingdon Valley Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1845 Byberry Rd
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
(215) 947-6595
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
(215) 947-6595
2.4 miles
Gr: K-9 | 78 students Tuition listed
Keystone Freedom Academy
Special Education School
626 Jacksonville Road
Warminster, PA 18974
(844) 539-3366
Warminster, PA 18974
(844) 539-3366
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Gr: 5-12 | 26 students
2815 Benade Cir
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
(267) 502-2500
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
(267) 502-2500
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1180 Holland Road
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-8810
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-8810
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Po Box 707
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(267) 502-4855
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
(267) 502-4855
3.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
(Catholic)
611 Knowles Ave
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-1300
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-1300
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Huntingdon Valley Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1845 Byberry Rd
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
(215) 947-6595
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
(215) 947-6595
2.4 miles
Gr: K-9 | 78 students Tuition listed
1053 Holland Rd
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-4720
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-4720
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 419 students
Keystone Freedom Academy
Special Education School
626 Jacksonville Road
Warminster, PA 18974
(844) 539-3366
Warminster, PA 18974
(844) 539-3366
3.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 26 students
Nativity Of Our Lord School
(Catholic)
585 W Street Road
Warminster, PA 18974
(215) 675-2820
Warminster, PA 18974
(215) 675-2820
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 553 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Children's Academy
Daycare / Preschool
520 Street Rd
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 396-6600
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 396-6600
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Jolly Tots School
Daycare / Preschool
615 Belmont Avenue
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-3961
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-3961
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 44 students
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
(Catholic)
611 Knowles Ave
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-1300
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-1300
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Bright Eyes Academy
Daycare / Preschool
171 N 2nd Street Pike
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 364-9110
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 364-9110
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Jolly Toddlers Child Care Center & School ![Jolly Toddlers Child Care Center & School Photo]( "Jolly Toddlers Child Care Center & School Photo")
Alternative School
275 2nd Street Pike
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 355-3628
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 355-3628
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
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Indian Lane Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 S Old Middletown Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7101
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-7101
9318.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Strath Haven High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 S Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
9319.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Strath Haven Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 S Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
9319.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 868 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Wallingford Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 S Providence Road
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 892-3470
9319.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Media Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Front & Monroe Streets
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6801
Media, PA 19063
(610) 627-6801
9319.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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