The Talk School, formerly the Magnolia School, is the nation's most progressive center for the education of children with speech/language disorders who may also have autism and other disorders.
As teachers, therapists and researchers we are at the forefront of a new, more accurate and person-centered understanding of autism - one that presents autism as a sensory-based movement disorder profoundly affecting language, social interaction and praxis. Talk School's mission is to serve a unique and worthy community - students with severe speech and language differences who possess the skills to embark on the journey of communication and literacy development.
Our model provides intensive, integrated therapeutic interventions within a comprehensive, supportive academic environment.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 27%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Associate
Daniela Cerullo
Application URL
School Notes
- Talk School offers a full-day, intensive, fully-integrated therapeutic and academic day school for children with severe speech and language disorders, autism and other differences.
- Talk School's students are children, 5 to 21 years of age . Diagnoses include autism spectrum disorder and/or significant speech/language disorders.
- Each class consists of a full-time:speech-language pathologist, an occupational therapist and a special education teacher and a teaching assistant.
- Our small class sizes will maximize the gains in all areas of language and academics.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Talk School?
The application deadline for Talk School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Talk School is The Episcopal Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Garretts Way (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
395 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7690
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7690
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 161 students
The Episcopal Academy
(Episcopal)
1785 Bishop White Drive
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,250 student Sports: 20 Tuition listed
2 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 81 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
906 Media Line Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7583
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7583
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
St. Anastasia School
(Catholic)
3309 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students
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