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

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Top Ranked PA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 33 students
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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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

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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Grade 5 is the largest grade at Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments, with 7 students.

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%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

6 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

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

List of Courses Offered

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition Assistance Available

% on Financial Aid

90%

Admissions Director

Sister Lisa lettiere

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Extracurriculars

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1 extracurricular

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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.

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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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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