The Pilot School
Founded in 1957, The Pilot School is an independent therapeutic day school for children ages five through fourteen with normal intellectual potential who experience language based learning differences.
The program is individualized for each student, whole child centered, and taught in small groups utilizing diagnostic/prescriptive teaching.
The student to teacher ratio is 5:1. Strengths are challenged and utilized every day.
Emphasis on the mastery of foundation skills including auditory and visual perceptual, motor, listening, speaking, and social skills, supports growth in reading, mathematics, spelling, thinking, reasoning, and written expression.
The goal is to return students to regular education as independent, active learners who are able to perform successfully at their chronological grade level.
Three to five years is the approximate length of time students are enrolled.
Quick Stats (2022)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 126 students
- Yearly Tuition: $29,400
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, Language-Based
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
126 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Optional uniform)
(Optional uniform)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,400
Tuition Notes
Tuition includes all in-school therapies.
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
School Notes
- On site therapeutic support includes physical, occupational, speech, language, and music therapies, a therapeutic art program, adaptive physical education, a nurse, counselor, and school psychologist. Science, social studies, swimming, physical education, library, and technology round out each child's program.
- A variety of both specialized and regular education programs are available in order to meet each child's individual learning strengths and challenges.
Profile last updated: 08/05/2021
School Reviews
5 1/12/2022
I'm truly interested n doing something that I feel that I can achieve.
5 8/11/2021
The pilot was a fantastic choice for my son! He received an individualized education that was custom-made for him. Pilot students are so lucky - they have spectacular faculty who know how to teach children with language-based learning differences. My son went on to Sanford School for high school and UD for college and is a thriving self-supporting 28 years old who got his foundational skills at Pilot. I cannot say enough good things about this hidden gem - all students would benefit from a Pilot education!
5 4/22/2021
Pilot has been a game changer for my child and our family. Our child has dyslexia and dyscalculia but is otherwise a 100% typical child. Her learning differences made her stick out like a sore thumb at her old school and were severely impacting her confidence. After just a few months at Pilot, she gained several reading levels and her math skills improved. Homework that used to be a battle was done mostly at school at extended care and there were no more tears or fights at home! Our family dynamic shifted from us being the "bad guys" trying to get her to do what she needed to do, to us being able to just be her parents. Pilot is giving her the tools and confidence she needs to manage her learning issues long-term while helping her improve her reading and math skills. The small class size, differentiated instruction and individualized curriculums are all things a typical school just can't provide due to a lack of resources and expertise. Pilot has the formula for success for any child with language based learning differences. Moreover, they have incredible PE, art and music programs led by teachers with expertise in learning differences. The facility is second-to-none: a slide from the 2nd floor to 1st floor in the library, a huge zero-entry salt water pool, a rock wall, a sprawling campus...I could go on and on. Just go see it! While we didn't use these services, so I cannot speak to them, they also have on-site OT, PT, and FT Psychologist and therapies can be provided during the school day. What more could you ask for?? And don't let the sticker price scare you off - Pilot will try and meet financial need to ensure all children who need a specialized education can get it. AND, they remained in-person the entire time during COVID!
Endorse The Pilot School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
1225 MAYFIELD RD
WILMINGTON, DE$410,000- 4 Beds | 3 Baths
- (2.97 miles from school)
-
6 TRIMBLE RD
THORNTON, PA$825,000- 5 Beds | 3.5 Baths
- (6.07 miles from school)
-
92 FENTON DR
CARNEYS POINT, NJ$310,000- 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (9.31 miles from school)
-
16 BRISTOL KNOLL RD
NEWARK, DE$470,000- 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (13.96 miles from school)
Recent Articles

5 Ways To Protect Your Child From Bullying
Bullying lurks everywhere. Learn the warning signs and how to protect your child.

Questions! Questions! Questions!
If you are beginning to think about sending your child to private school, you probably have a lot of questions. Here are some answers to your more common questions.

May 25, 2022
Marketing Your School: Welcoming New StudentsWhy is welcoming students so important? Because it makes new students and their families feel that they are part of the school community from Day 1. More about this valuable marketing tool here.