The Pathway School
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Norristown, PA
162 Egypt Rd, Norristown, PA 19403
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B-College-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 74% of special education schools in Pennsylvania
- Growing: enrollment up 54% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Norristown since at least 2011
The Pathway School is a special education school in Norristown, Pennsylvania, for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. It has about 186 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 74% of special education schools in Pennsylvania. Enrollment has grown about 54% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–12
- Students
- 186
- Teachers
- 43 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 38 girls, 148 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 20% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 74% of special education schools in Pennsylvania (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 93% 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
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Pathway 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 Pathway School
What grades does The Pathway School serve?
The Pathway School serves grades 1–12.
How many students attend The Pathway School?
About 186 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Pathway 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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