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The Timothy School

Special education school · Grades K–12

Berwyn, PA

973 Old Lancaster Rd, Berwyn, PA 19312

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • B-College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 77% of special education schools in Pennsylvania
  • Serving families in Berwyn since at least 2011

The Timothy School is a special education school in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 68 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of special education schools in Pennsylvania. Students attend about 6 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 K–12
Students
68
Teachers
16 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 21 girls, 47 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

    • Smaller classes than 77% of special education schools in Pennsylvania (4 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 58% of special education schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 117 special education schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    64’11–1265’13–1469’15–1669’17–1869’21–2268’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K2
    12
    29
    32
    45
    55
    64
    77
    84
    97
    103
    119
    129

    Student body

    White59%
    Asian18%
    Black16%
    Hispanic or Latino7%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

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

    What grades does The Timothy School serve?

    The Timothy School serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend The Timothy School?

    About 68 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Timothy 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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