The Grayson School Photo - RADNOR, Pa., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of The Grayson School are pleased to announce that the school has been granted accreditation by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) for ten years-an unprecedented term for a young school in their initial application year.

Best Pennsylvania Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 22 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 2,084 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private high schools in Pennsylvania include MMI Preparatory School, The Grayson School, and Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy.
The average tuition cost is $19,562, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private high school average tuition cost of $19,052.
50% of private high 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.

Top Ranked Pennsylvania Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Plumstead Christian School
Plumstead Christian School Photo - Middle and Upper School - 6th-12th Grade
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(14)
5765 Old Easton Rd
Plumsteadville, PA 18949
(215) 766-8073
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sophia Academy
Sophia Academy Photo - Field Trip to the Natural History Museum
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
5900 N 5th Street, Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Grayson School
The Grayson School Photo - RADNOR, Pa., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of The Grayson School are pleased to announce that the school has been granted accreditation by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) for ten years-an unprecedented term for a young school in their initial application year.
Special Program Emphasis
211 Matsonford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(484) 428-3241
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
(11)
272 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 922-2347
Gr: 6-12 | 346 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Main Line Classical Academy Inc
Main Line Classical Academy Inc Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
455 S Roberts Rd
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2300
Gr: K-9 | 77 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
MMI Preparatory School
MMI Preparatory School Photo - MMI Preparatory School Campus
Special Program Emphasis
154 Centre St
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 636-1108
Gr: 6-12 | 209 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shenango Valley Faith Academy
Shenango Valley Faith Academy Photo - Our students develop lifelong friendships!
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
100 W. Ridge Ave, Suite C
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 815-4115
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
American English Institute
Special Program Emphasis
10 Penn Ave
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 885-1136
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Tuition listed
Beaver County Christian School -upper
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
510 37th St
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-3002
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Tuition listed
Christ Dominion Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
59 W Penn St
Summerville, PA 15864
(814) 856-3500
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Tuition listed
Crossroads Private Academic Boys School
Special Program Emphasis
1243 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 931-1362
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students
Daniel Morris School
Daniel Morris School Photo - Graduate and staff
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
3400 Pickertown Rd
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 249-7734
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emmaus Baptist Academy
Emmaus Baptist Academy Photo - Our Kindergarten and Elementary students go on several field trips throughout the year.
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
4702 Colebrook Avenue
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-4790
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
The Grayson School
Special Program Emphasis
211 Matsonford Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(484) 428-3241
Gr: PK-10 | 100 students
New Hope Christian Academy
New Hope Christian Academy Photo - NHCA Move Up Day 2018
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
1052 Easton Road
Abington, PA 19001
(877) 566-0650
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Philadelphia Free School
Philadelphia Free School Photo - Philly Free School's building in West Philly.
Special Program Emphasis
4950 Springfield Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 218-9586
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Tuition listed
Somerset Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
708 Stoystown Rd Ste 2
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-1960
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
(1)
6063 Drexel Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 477-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students
Three Rivers Village School
Three Rivers Village School Photo - An age mixed environment promotes empathy and an opportunity for students to learn from other students.
Special Program Emphasis
4713 Chatsworth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 408-3388
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Tuition listed
Transformation Learning
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
3214 Constitution Blvd
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3375
Gr: 1-12 | 63 students
Triumphant And Excellence Academy 1
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
111 Borchester Dr
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 242-5098
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students
Ysc Academy
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
983 Old Eagle School Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(215) 260-5645
Gr: 7-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Pennsylvania include MMI Preparatory School, The Grayson School, and Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy.
How many private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Pennsylvania?
22 private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do private high schools with special program emphasis cost in Pennsylvania?
The average tuition cost is $19,562, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $19,052.
How diverse are private high schools with special program emphasis in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private high schools with special program emphasis are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private high schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
50% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

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