Geoge Crothers Memorial School (2026-27 Profile)

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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
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School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

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Year Founded

1960

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

120 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

55%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

8 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$38,000

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Admissions Director

William Benson

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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.

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.

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Geoge Crothers Memorial School's tuition is approximately $38,000 for private students.

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The application deadline for Geoge Crothers Memorial School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Delaware County, PA is $24,372 for elementary schools and $34,221 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Delaware County, PA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).