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Center School

Special education school · Grades 2–8

Abington, PA

2450 Hamilton Ave, Abington, PA 19001

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher

In Abington, Pennsylvania, Center School is a special education school for students from 2nd grade through 8th grade. About 67 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 173 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 2–8
Students
67
Teachers
9.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 26 girls, 41 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
173 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 73% of special education schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 11 special education schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    70’11–1261’13–1467’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    29
    36
    47
    56
    615
    713
    811

    Student body

    White45%
    Two or more races21%
    Black18%
    Asian10%
    Hispanic or Latino6%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Center School whether it takes part.

    More about Pennsylvania's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Center School

    What grades does Center School serve?

    Center School serves grades 2–8.

    How many students attend Center School?

    About 67 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Center 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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