Benchmark School
Special education school · Grades 1–8
Media, PA
2107 N Providence Rd, Media, PA 19063
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 73% of special education schools in Pennsylvania
- Growing: enrollment up 20% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Media since at least 2011
Benchmark School is a special education school in Media, Pennsylvania, for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. It has about 177 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of special education schools in Pennsylvania. Enrollment has grown about 20% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 166 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–8
- Students
- 177
- Teachers
- 60.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 62 girls, 115 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of special education schools in Pennsylvania (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 91% of special education schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 11 special education schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Benchmark School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Benchmark School
What grades does Benchmark School serve?
Benchmark School serves grades 1–8.
How many students attend Benchmark School?
About 177 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Benchmark School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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