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Best Pennsylvania ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 35 private schools with special program emphasis serving 3,099 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Pennsylvania include MMI Preparatory School, Plumstead Christian School, and Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy.
The average tuition cost is $15,975, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $13,132.
49% of private schools with special program emphasis in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 35
  • # Students Served: 3,099

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 35
  • # Students Served: 3,099

Top Ranked Pennsylvania ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

Plumstead Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5765 Old Easton Rd
Plumsteadville, PA 18949
(215) 766-8073
(14)
Sophia Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5900 N 5th Street, Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
(1)
The Grayson School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Specialized Curriculum
211 Matsonford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(484) 428-3241
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 14
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
272 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 922-2347
(11)
La Escuelita Arcoiris Photo
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Specialized Curriculum
5915 Beacon St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 421-4787
Main Line Classical Academy Inc Photo
Gr: K-9 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
455 S Roberts Rd
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2300
(5)
MMI Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 18
Specialized Curriculum
154 Centre St
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 636-1108
River Valley Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
1395 Bridgeton Hill Road
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
(610) 982-5606
(2)
Shenango Valley Faith Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
100 W. Ridge Ave, Suite C
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 815-4115
(2)
Map of American English Institute
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students
Specialized Curriculum
10 Penn Ave
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 885-1136
Map of Beaver County Christian School -upper
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
510 37th St
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-3002
Map of Cambridge School
Gr: PK-4 | 101 students
Specialized Curriculum
129 Argyle Rd
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 642-4871
Map of Christ Dominion Academy
Gr: K-12 | 12 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
59 W Penn St
Summerville, PA 15864
(814) 856-3500
Map of Crossroads Private Academic Boys School
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students
Specialized Curriculum
1243 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 931-1362
Daniel Morris School Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Specialized Curriculum
3400 Pickertown Rd
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 249-7734
(2)
Map of Education I.S. The Key Learning Center
Gr: PK-7 | 24 students
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
6744 Grovers Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 743-0750
Emmaus Baptist Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
4702 Colebrook Avenue
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-4790
Map of G C A Daycare & Learning Center
Gr: NS-2 | 14 students
Specialized Curriculum (Brethren)
610 E Mount Pleasant Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-6030
Map of The Grayson School
Gr: PK-10 | 100 students
Specialized Curriculum
211 Matsonford Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(484) 428-3241
Map of Howard Gardner School Of Discovery
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Specialized Curriculum
134 School St
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 941-4106

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Pennsylvania include MMI Preparatory School, Plumstead Christian School, and Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Pennsylvania?
35 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in Pennsylvania?
The average tuition cost is $15,975, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $13,132.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
49% of private schools with special program emphasis in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

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