2026 lists
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Philadelphia County, PA. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#1 Best Special Education Schools in Philadelphia County, PA
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any special education school in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
#2 Best Special Education Schools in Philadelphia County, PA
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Growing: enrollment up 78% since 2017–18
Philadelphia, PA
#3 Best Special Education Schools in Philadelphia County, PA
Special education school · Grades 7–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
#4 Best Special Education Schools in Philadelphia County, PA
Special education school · Grades 3–8
Growing: enrollment up 19% since 2011–12
Philadelphia, PA
#5 Best Special Education Schools in Philadelphia County, PA
Special education school · Grades 1–12
The largest special education school in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
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