Hill Top Preparatory School
Special education school · Grades 6–12
Bryn Mawr, PA
737 S Ithan Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-College-going
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only special education school in Bryn Mawr
- 85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 66% of special education schools in Pennsylvania
- Growing: enrollment up 21% since 2011–12
In Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Hill Top Preparatory School is a special education school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 87 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of special education schools in Pennsylvania. Enrollment is up about 21% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 85% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 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 6–12
- Students
- 87
- Teachers
- 18.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 14 girls, 73 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 85% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 66% of special education schools in Pennsylvania (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 72% 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 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- 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 Hill Top Preparatory 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 Hill Top Preparatory School
What grades does Hill Top Preparatory School serve?
Hill Top Preparatory School serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend Hill Top Preparatory School?
About 87 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Hill Top Preparatory 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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