Green Tree School & Services

1196 East Washington Lane Philadelphia, PA 19138
www.greentreeschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Average class size: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Average class size: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

Green Tree School & Services ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Seriously Emotionally Disturbed
Year Founded
1957
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
104 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
87%
State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
Average Class Size
7 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Funded through state, local and federal sources
% on Financial Aid
100%
Admissions Director
Adria Bickel
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports

School Notes

  • Serving children with unique challenges and abilitlies and their families since 1957, Green Tree School & Services (GTSS) programs include a licensed Approved Private School, Consulting Services, and Diagnositic Services.
  • It is located in historic West Oak Lane, but provides services throughout the Greater Philadelphia area.
  • GTSS serves students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and those identified as Seriously Emotionally Disturbed.
  • The admissions process begins when a student is referred by their local education agency (LEA) in an effort to provide a free and appropriate public education. The student must have an educational disability of Autism or Emotional Disturbance to qualify for admissions; he/she may have other disabilities as well such as Specific Learning Disability, Speech or Language Impairment, and OHI (Other Health Impairment). The referral will consist of the student's current school Evaluation Report and Individualized Education Program (IEP). The referral can only be submitted by the LEA that is accepting financial responsibility for the student's placement.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Green Tree School & Services offer?
Green Tree School & Services offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
When is the application deadline for Green Tree School & Services?
The application deadline for Green Tree School & Services is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Green Tree School & Services located?
Green Tree School & Services is located in the East Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 3 other private schools located in East Germantown.

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