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Pennsylvania Special Education Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 special education private preschools serving 3,180 students in Pennsylvania.

The special education private preschools in Pennsylvania include Overbrook School For The Blind, Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf, and De Paul School For Hearing & Speech.

The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.

14% of special education private preschools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 22
# Students Served: 3,180

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 22
# Students Served: 3,180

Pennsylvania Special Education Private Preschools Trends

Private Schools

3,180

Students

$44,250

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

42%

Students of Color

5:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private preschools in Pennsylvania?

The special education private preschools in Pennsylvania include Overbrook School For The Blind, Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf, and De Paul School For Hearing & Speech.

How many special education private preschools are located in Pennsylvania?

22 special education private preschools are located in Pennsylvania.

How diverse are special education private preschools in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania special education private preschools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.

What percentage of special education private preschools are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?

14% of special education private preschools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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