For the 2025-26 school year, there are 173 special education private schools serving 12,552 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked special education private schools in Pennsylvania include Nexus School, AIM Academy, and Davidson School.
The average tuition cost is $38,113, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,847.
Top Ranked Pennsylvania Special Education Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 River Road
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(215) 483-2461
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(215) 483-2461
Gr: 1-12 | 397 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
2450 Hamilton Avenue
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 657-2200
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 657-2200
Gr: 1-8 | 67 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
19 E Central Ave
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 640-4150
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 640-4150
Gr: 1-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
(412) 246-0412Pressley Ridge Career Development Center
Special Education School
1450 Ingham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 246-0412
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 246-0412
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
2107 North Providence Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-3741
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-3741
Gr: 1-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Buxmont Academy
Special Education School
544 Main St Rear
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 807-3555
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 807-3555
Gr: K-11 | 512 students
The Concept School![The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, "Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.]( "The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, \"Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways\" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.")
Special Education School
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Davidson School
Special Education School
111 Elwyn Rd.
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 288 students Acceptance rate listed
111 Elwyn Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
Gr: NS-12 | 305 students
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Special Education School
1405 Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 420-2356
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 420-2356
Gr: Inquire with school | 187 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 2
6202 Alder St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 924-1012
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 924-1012
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Devereux Brandywine
All-boys | Special Education School
160 Devereux Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(484) 228-4750
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(484) 228-4750
Gr: 1-12 | 97 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Devereux Mapleton Day and Residential School
Special Education School
655 Sugartown Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6781
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6781
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Easter Seals Of Southeastern Preparatory
Special Education School
3975 Conshohocken Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(800) 221-6827
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(800) 221-6827
Gr: NS | 73 students
Elizabeth Black School
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Gr: PK | 215 students
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Special Education School
4400 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2566
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2566
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Holy Family Specialized Learning
Special Education School
100 Enger Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 586-0160
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 586-0160
Gr: 2-12 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students
The Janus School![The Janus School Photo - The Janus School]( "The Janus School Photo - The Janus School")
Special Education School
205 Lefever Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-0025
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-0025
Gr: K-12 | 61 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Keystone Freedom Academy
Special Education School
626 Jacksonville Road
Warminster, PA 18974
(844) 539-3366
Warminster, PA 18974
(844) 539-3366
Gr: 5-12 | 26 students
5300 Kids Peace Dr
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 799-8054
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 799-8054
Gr: 2-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Kids Peace National Centers W
Special Education School
401 Allen Street
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 432-2781
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 432-2781
Gr: 8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Kids Peace School-washington Building
Special Education School
1610 E Emmaus Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 799-7620
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 799-7620
Gr: 8-12 | 182 students
Kidspeace Broadway School
Special Education School
1620 Broadway
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 799-8600
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 799-8600
Gr: 3-12 | 66 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Longmore Academy
Special Education School
521 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1140
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1140
Gr: 3-12 | 51 students
The Mill Creek School
Special Education School
111 N 49th St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(715) 471-4900
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(715) 471-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 7 students
New Story School
Special Education School
218 W 6th St
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 752-5002
Berwick, PA 18603
(570) 752-5002
Gr: K-12 | 213 students Tuition listed
Nexus School
Special Education School
2801 Woodland Rd
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 657-2434
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 657-2434
Gr: Inquire with school | 22 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nhs School St. Annes
Special Education School
2343 E Tucker St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 671-5126
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 671-5126
Gr: K-12 | 302 students
Overbrook School For The Blind![Overbrook School For The Blind Photo]( "Overbrook School For The Blind Photo")
Special Education School
6333 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 877-0313
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 877-0313
Gr: PK | 217 students
Pace School![Pace School Photo]( "Pace School Photo")
Special Education School
2432 Greensburg Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1900
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1900
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3
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Special Education School
100 W School House Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4733
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4733
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5
Pressley Ridge Day School - Greensburg
Special Education School
1729 Poplar St
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 552-2085
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 552-2085
Gr: 4-12 | 31 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pressley Ridge Day School - Pittsburgh
Special Education School
530 Marshall Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 321-6995
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 321-6995
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
Pressley Ridge School For Autism
Special Education School
514 Marshall Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 322-0140
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 322-0140
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students
Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments
Special Education School (Catholic)
3031 Stamford Street
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 333-2493
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 333-2493
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked special education private schools in Pennsylvania include Nexus School, AIM Academy, and Davidson School.
How many special education private schools are located in Pennsylvania?
173 special education private schools are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do special education private schools cost in Pennsylvania?
The average tuition cost is $38,113, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,847.
How diverse are special education private schools in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania special education private schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
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