For the 2025-26 school year, there are 130 special education private high schools serving 10,077 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked special education private high schools in Pennsylvania include Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf, AIM Academy, and Davidson School.
The average tuition cost is $40,606, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private high school average tuition cost of $19,052.
Top Ranked Pennsylvania Special Education Private High 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
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
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
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
HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy![HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Photo - Physical therapy]( "HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Photo - Physical therapy")
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 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
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
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
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf![Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Photo - Best of Friends]( "Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Photo - Best of Friends")
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
St. Stephens Lutheran Academy![St. Stephens Lutheran Academy Photo - Music Class at St. Stephen's]( "St. Stephens Lutheran Academy Photo - Music Class at St. Stephen's")
Special Education School
30 Glade Run Drive
Zelienople, PA 16063
(724) 452-4453
Zelienople, PA 16063
(724) 452-4453
Gr: K-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
Gr: K-9 | 81 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Vanguard School![Vanguard School Photo - The Vanguard School, Malvern, PA]( "Vanguard School Photo - The Vanguard School, Malvern, PA")
Special Education School
1777 N. Valley Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 296-6700
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 296-6700
Gr: PK-12 | 265 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Watson Institut Social Center For Academic Achievemnt
Special Education School
200 Linden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-1708
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-1708
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students
Watson Institute![Watson Institute Photo - Staff and students had a blast at the annual Watson Fun Day!]( "Watson Institute Photo - Staff and students had a blast at the annual Watson Fun Day!")
Special Education School
301 Camp Meeting Rd
Sewickley, PA 15143
(141) 274-9285
Sewickley, PA 15143
(141) 274-9285
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children
Special Education School
201 N Bellefield Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-0100
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Special Education School
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 244-4214
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 244-4214
Gr: PK-12 | 254 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Acceptance rate listed
Woods Services
Special Education School
40 Martin Gross Dr
Langhorne, PA 19047
(215) 750-4026
Langhorne, PA 19047
(215) 750-4026
Gr: 1-12 | 222 students
7607 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 885-2000
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 885-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Step Up Academy![A Step Up Academy Photo]( "A Step Up Academy Photo")
Special Education School
125 Royal Avenue
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 885-1075
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 885-1075
Gr: NS-12 | 130 students Tuition listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private high schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked special education private high schools in Pennsylvania include Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf, AIM Academy, and Davidson School.
How many special education private high schools are located in Pennsylvania?
130 special education private high schools are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do special education private high schools cost in Pennsylvania?
The average tuition cost is $40,606, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $19,052.
How diverse are special education private high schools in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania special education private high schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
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