Davidson School Elwyn Inc (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked PA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 305 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Davidson School Elwyn Inc ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Intellectual, emotional, developmental and physical disabilities

Year Founded

1852

Campus Size

250 acres

Student Body

Total Students

305 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

65%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

47 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

The Davidson School is an Approved Private School for students, ages 3 through 21, with special needs.
Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Davidson School has four locations: Chester, Media, Philadelphia, and West Chester, PA. In addition to academic instruction, students receive special education instruction, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychological and vision services, social skills training, and behavior support.
The Davidson School provides a highly structured classroom environment with a low student-to-staff ratio.
Davidson School offers programming for students with: Autism Spectrum Disorder Communication Difficulties Medically Fragile Mental Retardation Neurological Impairments Physical and Cognitive Disabilities Sensory Impairments Social-Emotional and Behavioral Challenges The Davidson School is committed to meeting the needs of each student by fostering self-determination and independence, as well as by assisting him or her in the transition from early years through school age and from school age to adulthood.
The members of our professional staff maintain a current certification and/or license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for their area of expertise.

Students are referred to the Davidson Schol by their local school district. Please contact your local school district office. The Davidson School serves students from 55 school districts in southeastern Pennsylvania.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Davidson School Elwyn Inc's ranking?

Davidson School Elwyn Inc ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Davidson School Elwyn Inc?

The application deadline for Davidson School Elwyn Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 5/13/2017

I have worked at the Elwyn Davidson School for 10 years. The staff and administration are all dedicated to the best interest of each student. I would never hesitate to send my child here, knowing they will be cared for and educated in a safe, nurturing environment.

- Posted by Teacher - Happy employee

5 5/17/2016

I am seeking an environment that won't discontinue learning by making my son's main focus a job skill. An environment that aims to learn who the student is and build on the proven strengths.

- Posted by Parent - sabri

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