Martin Luther School

Martin Luther School is part of a nonprofit, Gemma Services (legal name Silver Springs-Martin Luther School, which was founded in 1859 in Philadelphia as an orphanage. In 2019, Silver Springs merged with another nonprofit (theVillage) to form Gemma Services.
Located today in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, Gemma Services provides a range of behavioral health, child welfare, and prevention programs, as well as a special education school -- Martin Luther School.
The mission of Gemma Services is to transform hope into action for children, youth, and families who are experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Martin Luther School is a Pennsylvania licensed private academic school, also designated as an Approved Private School, providing special education for students in grades k-12.
Martin Luther School provides a comprehensive program for students who need emotional support. Our school is designed to allow our students to confidently engage in personalized, purposeful learning, joyfully celebrate individual and collective success, and respectfully challenge self and others to grow. Our mission is to instruct the mind, engage the heart, and empower the will. We use a holistic educational approach to address the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of children in kindergarten, primary, and secondary grades.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Martin Luther School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sun. Jun 15, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
118 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Martin Luther School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Renee Miller, Philanthropist -
    • James Smith, Author -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Martin Luther School?
Martin Luther School famous alumni include: Renee Miller, Philanthropist and James Smith, Author.
When is the application deadline for Martin Luther School?
The application deadline for Martin Luther School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, PA is $21,166 for elementary schools and $28,417 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Montgomery County, PA is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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