Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Carson Valley Childrens Aid
About the School
- Carson Valley Childrens Aid in Flourtown, PA, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 8 through 12 in a suburban community setting.
- The school enrolls 57 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supported by 9 teaching staff members.
- Approximately 84% of the student body represents students of color, contributing to the school's ranking among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity.
- Carson Valley Childrens Aid operates within a large suburban locale, providing specialized education programs for adolescents.
- Enrollment at Carson Valley Childrens Aid is smaller compared to other nearby Flourtown private schools, with a focus on middle and high school grade levels.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Carson Valley Childrens Aid ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
84%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Carson Valley Childrens Aid?
The application deadline for Carson Valley Childrens Aid is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Carson Valley Childrens Aid is Mount St. Joseph Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Genevieve School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Schoolhouse In Flourtown (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students
All-girls (Catholic)
120 W Wissahickon Avenue
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-3177
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Daycare / Preschool
15 W Wissahickon Ave
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 809-2496
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 238 students
Catholic
1237 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 836-5644
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 1-4 | 9 students
Alternative School
8801 Stenton Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2050
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-10 | 188 students
Jewish
1001 Paper Mill Road
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 836-5677
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students
All-girls (Catholic)
120 W Wissahickon Avenue
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-3177
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-10 | 188 students
Jewish
1001 Paper Mill Road
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 836-5677
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
35 Hillcrest Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-0782
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,141 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 23
All-boys (Catholic)
8605 Cheltenham Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2911
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 238 students
Catholic
1237 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 836-5644
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 1-4 | 9 students
Alternative School
8801 Stenton Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2050
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-10 | 188 students
Jewish
1001 Paper Mill Road
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 836-5677
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
35 Hillcrest Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-0782
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 27
Catholic
8891 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-3811
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Daycare / Preschool
15 W Wissahickon Ave
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 809-2496
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
35 Hillcrest Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-0782
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
7050 Camp Hill Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 273-8687
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 27
Catholic
8891 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-3811
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 84 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1119 Church Road
Oreland, PA 19075
(215) 572-8045
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Location
Miles
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(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
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500 Haws Ln
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-6000
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-6000
1.2 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Springfield Twp High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 E Paper Mill Rd
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-6000
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-6000
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 762 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Springfield Twp Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1901a E Paper Mill Rd
Oreland, PA 19075
(215) 233-6000
Oreland, PA 19075
(215) 233-6000
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
300 Montgomery Ave
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-6000
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-6000
1.6 miles
Gr: K-2 | 550 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Whitemarsh Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4120 Joshua Rd
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
(610) 828-9092
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
(610) 828-9092
1.9 miles
Gr: K-3 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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