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Pennsylvania Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 34 private schools with special program emphasis serving 3,063 students in Pennsylvania.

The with special program emphasis private schools in Pennsylvania include The Grayson School, Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy, and La Escuelita Arcoiris.

The average tuition cost is $16,098, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $13,229.

50% of private schools with special program emphasis in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 34
# Students Served: 3,063

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 34
# Students Served: 3,063

Pennsylvania Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis Trends

34

Private Schools

3,063

Students

$16,098

Avg. Tuition

11

Avg. Class Size

20%

Students of Color

7:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Pennsylvania?

The private schools with special program emphasis in Pennsylvania include The Grayson School, Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy, and La Escuelita Arcoiris.

How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Pennsylvania?

34 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Pennsylvania.

How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in Pennsylvania?

The average tuition cost is $16,098, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $13,229.

How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.

What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?

50% of private schools with special program emphasis in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

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