Easter Seals of Southeastern Pennsylvania serves Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties in an effort to maximize the independence of children and adults with disabilities.
Easter Seals of Southeastern Pennsylvania provided direct services to over 4,000 children and adults with disabilities last year.
Our clients are challenged with a variety of disabilities including: brain damage, physical disabilities, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, learning disabilities, genetic disorders, autism, hearing, vision and speech disorders and developmental delays.
Locally, Easter Seals serves children through and Approved Private School, special classrooms, summer programs, recreational programs, parent-infant programs, early intervention programs and various outpatient speech, physical and occupational therapy programs.
Easter Seals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is not a United Way agency, and must raise its entire operating budget on its own without any funding from Easter Seals National Office.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Easter Seals Of Southeastern Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Year Founded
1907
First Day of School
Wed. Jun 25, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jul 31, 2025
School Motto
Transforming lives through Empowering individuals with disabilities
Student Body
Total Students
73 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Easter Seals Of Southeastern Preparatory's ranking?
Easter Seals Of Southeastern Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Easter Seals Of Southeastern Preparatory?
The application deadline for Easter Seals Of Southeastern Preparatory is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Easter Seals Of Southeastern Preparatory located?
Easter Seals Of Southeastern Preparatory is located in the Wynnefield Heights neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 2 other private schools located in Wynnefield Heights.
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