The Hillside School
Special education school · Grades 1–8
Macungie, PA
2697 Brookside Rd, Macungie, PA 18062
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only special education school in Macungie
- Smaller classes than 82% of special education schools in Pennsylvania
- Serving families in Macungie since at least 2011
In Macungie, Pennsylvania, The Hillside School is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. About 43 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of special education schools in Pennsylvania. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 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 1–8
- Students
- 43
- Teachers
- 15.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 23 girls, 20 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 82% of special education schools in Pennsylvania (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 55% 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
- 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 The Hillside 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 The Hillside School
What grades does The Hillside School serve?
The Hillside School serves grades 1–8.
How many students attend The Hillside School?
About 43 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Hillside 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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