Pennsylvania Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 21 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 2,069 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private high schools in Pennsylvania include MMI Preparatory School, Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy, and The Grayson School.
The average tuition cost is $17,805, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private high school average tuition cost of $17,945.
52% 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.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21
  • # Students Served: 2,069

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21
  • # Students Served: 2,069

Top Ranked Pennsylvania Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

Plumstead Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 461 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5765 Old Easton Rd
Plumsteadville, PA 18949
(215) 766-8073
(14)
Sophia Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5900 N 5th Street, Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
(1)
The Grayson School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Specialized Curriculum
211 Matsonford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(484) 428-3241
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
272 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 922-2347
(11)
Main Line Classical Academy Inc Photo
Gr: K-9 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
455 S Roberts Rd
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2300
(5)
MMI Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 18
Specialized Curriculum
154 Centre St
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 636-1108
Shenango Valley Faith Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
100 W. Ridge Ave, Suite C
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 815-4115
(2)
Map of American English Institute
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students
Specialized Curriculum
10 Penn Ave
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 885-1136
Map of Beaver County Christian School -upper
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
510 37th St
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-3002
Map of Christ Dominion Academy
Gr: K-12 | 12 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
59 W Penn St
Summerville, PA 15864
(814) 856-3500
Map of Crossroads Private Academic Boys School
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students
Specialized Curriculum
1243 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 931-1362
Daniel Morris School Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Specialized Curriculum
3400 Pickertown Rd
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 249-7734
(2)
Emmaus Baptist Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
4702 Colebrook Avenue
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-4790
Map of The Grayson School
Gr: PK-10 | 100 students
Specialized Curriculum
211 Matsonford Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(484) 428-3241
New Hope Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1052 Easton Road
Abington, PA 19001
(877) 566-0650
Philadelphia Free School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 48 students
Specialized Curriculum
4950 Springfield Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 218-9586
Map of Somerset Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
708 Stoystown Rd Ste 2
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-1960
Map of Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
6063 Drexel Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 477-1000
(1)
Map of Transformation Learning
Gr: 1-12 | 63 students
Specialized Curriculum
3214 Constitution Blvd
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3375
(1)
Map of Triumphant And Excellence Academy 1
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
111 Borchester Dr
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 242-5098
Map of Ysc Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 87 students
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum
983 Old Eagle School Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(215) 260-5645

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, Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy, and The Grayson School.
How many private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Pennsylvania?
21 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 $17,805, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $17,945.
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?
52% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

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