Y.A.L.E. School of Philadelphia
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Philadelphia, PA
135 Rector St, Philadelphia, PA 19127
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 78% since 2017–18
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Y.A.L.E. School of Philadelphia is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. About 89 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 78% since 2017–18. The school day runs about 6 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 1–12
- Students
- 89
- Teachers
- 14 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 79 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 74% 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 2017–18.
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 Y.A.L.E. School of Philadelphia 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 Y.A.L.E. School of Philadelphia
What grades does Y.A.L.E. School of Philadelphia serve?
Y.A.L.E. School of Philadelphia serves grades 1–12.
How many students attend Y.A.L.E. School of Philadelphia?
About 89 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Y.A.L.E. School of Philadelphia?
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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