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The Mill Creek School

Special education school · Grades 7–12

Philadelphia, PA

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4601 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The Mill Creek School is a special education school for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. About 32 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. 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 7–12
Students
32
Teachers
5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 20 girls, 12 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7 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 57% of special education schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 202 special education schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    51’11–1253’13–1448’15–1636’17–1833’19–2032’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    72
    82
    94
    109
    1110
    125

    Student body

    Black53%
    White38%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Asian3%
    Two or more races3%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Mill Creek 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 The Mill Creek School

    What grades does The Mill Creek School serve?

    The Mill Creek School serves grades 7–12.

    How many students attend The Mill Creek School?

    About 32 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Mill Creek 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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