For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 1,840 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Pennsylvania include The Grayson School, Plumstead Christian School, and La Escuelita Arcoiris.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
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 Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5765 Old Easton Rd
Plumsteadville, PA 18949
(215) 766-8073
Plumsteadville, PA 18949
(215) 766-8073
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 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. 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
Wayne, PA 19087
(484) 428-3241
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
La Escuelita Arcoiris![La Escuelita Arcoiris Photo La Escuelita Arcoiris Photo]()

Special Program Emphasis
5915 Beacon St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 421-4787
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 421-4787
Gr: PK-K | 79 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cambridge School
Special Program Emphasis
129 Argyle Rd
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 642-4871
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 642-4871
Gr: PK-4 | 101 students
Education I.S. The Key Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
6744 Grovers Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 743-0750
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 743-0750
Gr: PK-7 | 24 students
G C A Daycare & Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis (Brethren)
610 E Mount Pleasant Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-6030
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-6030
Gr: NS-2 | 14 students
The Grayson School
Special Program Emphasis
211 Matsonford Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(484) 428-3241
Broomall, PA 19008
(484) 428-3241
Gr: PK-10 | 100 students
Howard Gardner School Of Discovery
Special Program Emphasis
134 School St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 941-4106
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 941-4106
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Acceptance rate listed
Lancaster County Christian School-west Lampeter
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
651 Lampeter Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 556-0711
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 556-0711
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students Tuition listed
London Grove Friends Kindergarten
Special Program Emphasis (Friends)
500 W Street Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 268-8466
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 268-8466
Gr: K | 18 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Monroeville Academy
Special Program Emphasis
4518 Northern Pike
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 372-4764
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 372-4764
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
New Hope Christian Academy![New Hope Christian Academy Photo - NHCA Move Up Day 2018 New Hope Christian Academy Photo - NHCA Move Up Day 2018]()

Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
1052 Easton Road
Abington, PA 19001
(877) 566-0650
Abington, PA 19001
(877) 566-0650
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Owl Hill Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
506 Owl Hill Rd
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-9052
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-9052
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students
Rabbi David L Silver Yeshiva Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3301 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-8775
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-8775
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1395 Bridgeton Hill Road
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
(610) 982-5606
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
(610) 982-5606
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Acceptance rate listed
Somerset Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
708 Stoystown Rd Ste 2
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-1960
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-1960
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
15 W Walnut St
Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 426-4506
Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 426-4506
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
White Dove Performing Arts Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Church of God)
2510 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 236-7195
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 236-7195
Gr: PK-5 | 8 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Pennsylvania include The Grayson School, Plumstead Christian School, and La Escuelita Arcoiris.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Pennsylvania?
18 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Pennsylvania.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
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