Geoge Crothers Memorial School

GCMS is a licensed special education school designed to accommodate the needs of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 3 to 21.
Therapy services, including speech, occupational, physical, and vision, are offered to maximize student potential.
A Transition Program that emphasizes pre-vocational, community, and ADL skills is also available.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $38,000
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
1960
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
State avg.: 27%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
8 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
William Benson
Application URL

School Notes

  • The George Crothers Memorial School is a private, state-licensed school for children, teens and young adults with intellectual disabilities, brain damage, or cerebral palsy between the ages of 3 and 21. The ungraded special education classes include academic and life skills training as well as pre-vocational, therapeutic, social, and recreational activities. The challenging program strives to develop each student to his or her highest potential. Speech, occupational, and physical therapy are integrated into the program based on the student’s individualized education plan. Vision services and social work services are also available. Registered nurses are on staff to administer medication, provide first aid and attend to the needs of medically fragile students.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Geoge Crothers Memorial School cost?
Geoge Crothers Memorial School's tuition is approximately $38,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Geoge Crothers Memorial School?
The application deadline for Geoge Crothers Memorial School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $38,000
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Delaware County, PA is $24,181 for elementary schools and $33,456 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Delaware County, PA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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