Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Overbrook School For The Blind
About the School
- Overbrook School for the Blind offers a variety of programs for children of different ages and abilities.
- The whole school is geared toward supporting students as they grow and learn.
- Since The Overbrook School for the Blind was founded in 1832 our mission has been to provide all our students, according to their individual needs, with the skills that will give them the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives.
- The mission of Overbrook School for the Blind is to develop and deliver education that enhances the options available for persons with visual impairment and other challenges so that they have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives.
- The vision of Overbrook School for the Blind is to be a dynamic and responsive educational organization, providing leadership as a local, national and international resource, inspiring individuals with visual impairments and other challenges to achieve their highest potential.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Overbrook School For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1832
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
217 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
51%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Overbrook School For The Blind's ranking?
Overbrook School For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Overbrook School For The Blind?
The application deadline for Overbrook School For The Blind is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Overbrook School For The Blind located?
Overbrook School For The Blind is located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 9 other private schools located in West Philadelphia.
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