Founded in 1882, KidsPeace provides a unique children's psychiatric hospital, a comprehensive range of specialized and intensive and therapeutic residential treatment programs, accredited educational services and a variety of community-based treatment programs and foster care and family services to give hope, help and healing to kids facing crisis.
KidsPeace is accredited by The Joint Commission in New Jersey, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
Other accreditations include the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and The Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation.
KidsPeace does not discriminate in regard to admissions in terms of sex, race, creed, color, national origin, LEP (Limited English Proficiency), religious beliefs, disabilities or handicapping conditions.
KidsPeace is a private charity dedicated to serving the behavioral and mental health needs of children, preadolescents and teens.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Kids Peace National Centers W ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Year Founded
1882
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Founded in 1882, KidsPeace provides a unique children's psychiatric hospital, a comprehensive range of specialized and intensive and therapeutic residential treatment programs, accredited educational services and a variety of community-based treatment programs and foster care and family services to give hope, help and healing to kids facing crisis. KidsPeace is accredited by The Joint Commission in New Jersey, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Other accreditations include the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and The Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation. KidsPeace does not discriminate in regard to admissions in terms of sex, race, creed, color, national origin, LEP (Limited English Proficiency), religious beliefs, disabilities or handicapping conditions. KidsPeace is a private charity dedicated to serving the behavioral and mental health needs of children, preadolescents and teens.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kids Peace National Centers W's ranking?
Kids Peace National Centers W ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Kids Peace National Centers W?
The application deadline for Kids Peace National Centers W is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Kids Peace National Centers W located?
Kids Peace National Centers W is located in the Jordan Heights neighborhood of Allentown, PA. There are 2 other private schools located in Jordan Heights.
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The nearest high school to Kids Peace National Centers W is Allentown Central Catholic High School. (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sacred Heart School (0.3 miles away)
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Allentown Central Catholic High School. ![Allentown Central Catholic High School. Photo]( "Allentown Central Catholic High School. Photo")
(Catholic)
301 N 4th Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-4601
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-4601
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 639 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Education School (Catholic)
830 S Woodward St
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-8242
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-8242
1.5 miles
Gr: PK | 53 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Allentown Central Catholic High School. ![Allentown Central Catholic High School. Photo]( "Allentown Central Catholic High School. Photo")
(Catholic)
301 N 4th Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-4601
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-4601
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 639 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mercy Special Learning Center ![Mercy Special Learning Center Photo]( "Mercy Special Learning Center Photo")
Special Education School (Catholic)
830 S Woodward St
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-8242
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-8242
1.5 miles
Gr: PK | 53 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Allentown Central Catholic High School. ![Allentown Central Catholic High School. Photo]( "Allentown Central Catholic High School. Photo")
(Catholic)
301 N 4th Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-4601
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-4601
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 639 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
325 N 4th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-3031
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-3031
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
Divine Learning Center Academy
(Christian)
144 N 9th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 350-3944
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 350-3944
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 46 students
Grace Montessori School ![Grace Montessori School Photo]( "Grace Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School (Episcopal)
814 W Linden Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 435-4060
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 435-4060
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
1033 W Washington St
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 841-3588
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 841-3588
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 82 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Allentown Central Catholic High School. ![Allentown Central Catholic High School. Photo]( "Allentown Central Catholic High School. Photo")
(Catholic)
301 N 4th Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-4601
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-4601
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 639 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stepping Stones Christian School
(Mennonite)
5179 Cetronia Rd
Allentown, PA 18103
(717) 679-5837
Allentown, PA 18103
(717) 679-5837
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 11 students
Kids Peace School-washington Building
Special Education School
1610 E Emmaus Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 799-7620
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 799-7620
3.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 182 students
Kidspeace Broadway School
Special Education School
1620 Broadway
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 799-8600
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 799-8600
3.4 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 66 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Centennial School Lehigh Univ
Special Education School
2196 Avenue C
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 266-6500
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 266-6500
3.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 67 students
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Location
Miles
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Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
325 N 4th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-3031
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-3031
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
Divine Learning Center Academy
(Christian)
144 N 9th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 350-3944
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 350-3944
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 46 students
Grace Montessori School ![Grace Montessori School Photo]( "Grace Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School (Episcopal)
814 W Linden Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 435-4060
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 435-4060
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
1033 W Washington St
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 841-3588
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 841-3588
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 82 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth Regional School ![St. Elizabeth Regional School Photo]( "St. Elizabeth Regional School Photo")
(Catholic)
433 Pershing Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 264-0143
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 264-0143
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
325 N 4th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-3031
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 437-3031
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
Divine Learning Center Academy
(Christian)
144 N 9th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 350-3944
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 350-3944
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 46 students
Grace Montessori School ![Grace Montessori School Photo]( "Grace Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School (Episcopal)
814 W Linden Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 435-4060
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 435-4060
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
The Cuddle Zone Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
445 Allentown Drive
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 434-2644
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 434-2644
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 137 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth Regional School ![St. Elizabeth Regional School Photo]( "St. Elizabeth Regional School Photo")
(Catholic)
433 Pershing Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 264-0143
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 264-0143
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
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Reading, PA 19606
(610) 406-4580
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 406-4580
9354.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
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Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
3307 Friedensburg Road
Oley, PA 19547
(610) 374-4073
Oley, PA 19547
(610) 374-4073
9356.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3257 Friedensburg Rd
Oley, PA 19547
(610) 987-4100
Oley, PA 19547
(610) 987-4100
9356.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3247 Friedensburg Rd
Oley, PA 19547
(610) 987-4100
Oley, PA 19547
(610) 987-4100
9356.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 Jefferson St
Oley, PA 19547
(610) 987-4100
Oley, PA 19547
(610) 987-4100
9356.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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