McGuire Memorial provides outstanding educational and therapeutic services for individuals from pre-school through adulthood with mental retardation who may be medically fragile, and other developmental disabilities which may include cerebral palsy, and autism.
Services and supports include main campus residential, community homes, respite care, a licensed School, and adult day programs.
The School at McGuire Memorial also provides all students with a full-range of opportunities, therapies, and educational offerings in a loving, supportive environmentlong the hallmark of McGuire Memorial.
McGuire Memorial believes that every person has a God-given right to experience life to the fullest.
And so, every child who attends The School at McGuire Memorial is nurtured and encouraged to work to their fullest potential.
Students are taught by a caring and professional staff devoted to and inspired by children with challenging needs.
All teachers at The School at McGuire Memorial are certified and licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education as special education teachers.
The staff adheres to best practices and standards as outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Inspiring Hope. Fostering Growth.
- McGuire Memorial provides outstanding educational and therapeutic services for individuals from pre-school through adulthood with mental retardation who may be medically fragile, and other developmental disabilities which may include cerebral palsy, and autism.
- Services and supports include main campus residential, community homes, respite care, a licensed School, and adult day programs.
- The School at McGuire Memorial also provides all students with a full-range of opportunities, therapies, and educational offerings in a loving, supportive environmentlong the hallmark of McGuire Memorial.
- McGuire Memorial believes that every person has a God-given right to experience life to the fullest.
- And so, every child who attends The School at McGuire Memorial is nurtured and encouraged to work to their fullest potential.
- Students are taught by a caring and professional staff devoted to and inspired by children with challenging needs.
- All teachers at The School at McGuire Memorial are certified and licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education as special education teachers.
- The staff adheres to best practices and standards as outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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The application deadline for The School At Mcguire Memorial is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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