Dr. Gertrude a Barber Center
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
Erie, PA
100 Barber Pl, Erie, PA 16507
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B-College-going
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest special education school in Erie
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Erie, Pennsylvania, Dr. Gertrude a Barber Center is a special education school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 134 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 134
- Teachers
- 20 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 32 girls, 102 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 82% of special education schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 117 special education schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Dr. Gertrude a Barber Center 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 Dr. Gertrude a Barber Center
What grades does Dr. Gertrude a Barber Center serve?
Dr. Gertrude a Barber Center serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Dr. Gertrude a Barber Center?
About 134 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Dr. Gertrude a Barber Center?
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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