For the 2025 school year, there are 22 special education private preschools serving 3,108 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked special education private preschools in Pennsylvania include Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf, Davidson School, and Davidson School Elwyn Inc.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
Top Ranked Pennsylvania Special Education Private Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Davidson School
Special Education School
111 Elwyn Rd.
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 288 students
111 Elwyn Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
Grades: NS-12
| 305 students
6202 Alder St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 924-1012
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 924-1012
Grades: PK-K
| 38 students
Easter Seals Of Southeastern Preparatory
Special Education School
3975 Conshohocken Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(800) 221-6827
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(800) 221-6827
Grades: NS
| 73 students
Elizabeth Black School
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Grades: PK
| 215 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
Grades: PK
| 217 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 188 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 265 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
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-12
| 167 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 254 students
A Step Up Academy![A Step Up Academy Photo]( "A Step Up Academy Photo")
Special Education School
520 Meetinghouse Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 885-1075
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 885-1075
Grades: NS-12
| 58 students
Dr Gertrude A Barber Center, Inc
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-4052
Grades: PK-12
| 146 students
Easter Seals Western And Central Pa
Special Education School
Six Pkwy Center 875 Greentree Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 281-7244
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 281-7244
Grades: PK-3
| 86 students
Green Tree School & Services
Special Education School
1196 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
Grades: NS-12
| 104 students
Mercy Special Learning Center![Mercy Special Learning Center Photo]( "Mercy Special Learning Center Photo")
Special Education School (Catholic)
830 S Woodward St
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-8242
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-8242
Grades: PK
| 53 students
Nhs School Philadelphia
Special Education School
2900 Southampton Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 671-5000
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 671-5000
Grades: NS-12
| 46 students
Pressley Ridge Johnstown
Special Education School
445 Schoolhouse Rd
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 262-9514
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 262-9514
Grades: K
| 107 students
The School At Mcguire Memorial
Special Education School
2121 Mercer Rd
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 891-7222
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 891-7222
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Scranton School For Deaf & Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
537 Venard Rd
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-7034
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-7034
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Vista School
Special Education School
1021 Springboard Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 583-5102
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 583-5102
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
Watson Institute Education Center South
Special Education School
230 Hickory Grade Rd
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 914-8800
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 914-8800
Grades: PK-12
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private preschools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked special education private preschools in Pennsylvania include Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf, Davidson School, and Davidson School Elwyn Inc.
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%.
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