Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 33 students
Yearly Tuition: $32,000
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments
Kind	3
1	3
2	2
3	5
4	4
5	7
6	5
7	2
8	2

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

blind and visually impaired with mild learning differences

Year Founded

1955

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Student Body

Total Students

33 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

6 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

plaid jumpers with blue shirt for girls / navy khaki pants with blue polo shirt for boys

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$32,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition Assistance Available

% on Financial Aid

90%

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Sister Lisa lettiere

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

St. Jerome CYO Sports

School Notes

Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments is a Catholic School that provides spiritual and academic instruction, as well as training in all areas of the expanded core curriculum; thus preparing students for the challenges of life and pursuit of higher education.
Saint Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments was begun in Philadelphia in 1955 to meet the religious and educational needs of visually impaired/blind children.
At that time, parents had sought to find a Catholic school where their children would receive instruction in the faith, as well as the special education they needed.
Finding none, the parents approached Cardinal O'Hara, who was then Archbishop of Philadelphia, and requested that a school be started.
Cardinal O'Hara commissioned Bishop McShea, pastor of Saint Francis de Sales Parish, to direct the project.
With the cooperation of the Archdiocese, the people of the parish, the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and God's blessings, the school was opened, took root and is still flourishing.

School Motto: Education based in faith and centered upon academic instruction.

Saint Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments is a Catholic School that provides spiritual and academic instruction, as well as training in all areas of the expanded core curriculum; thus preparing students for the challenges of life and pursuit of higher education. Saint Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments was begun in Philadelphia in 1955 to meet the religious and educational needs of visually impaired/blind children. At that time, parents had sought to find a Catholic school where their children would receive instruction in the faith, as well as the special education they needed. Finding none, the parents approached Cardinal O'Hara, who was then Archbishop of Philadelphia, and requested that a school be started. Cardinal O'Hara commissioned Bishop McShea, pastor of Saint Francis de Sales Parish, to direct the project. With the cooperation of the Archdiocese, the people of the parish, the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and God's blessings, the school was opened, took root and is still flourishing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments cost?

Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments's tuition is approximately $32,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments?

The acceptance rate of Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What is Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments's ranking?

Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments?

The application deadline for Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments located?

Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 29 other private schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.

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The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $13,062 for elementary schools and $19,019 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).