Pennsylvania School For The Deaf (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Pennsylvania School For The Deaf

100 W School House Ln Philadelphia, PA 19144

Tel: (215) 951-4733

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 188 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Photo #1 - Best of Friends

Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Photo #2 - Lady Panthers 2009-2010

Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Photo #3 - ESDAA Tournament 09-10

Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Photo #4 - PSD Cheerleading 09-10

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About the School

Founded in 1820, The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is the third oldest school of its kind in the United States.
Since 1984, PSD has been located in the historic Germantown section of Philadelphia and presently serves over 220 students aged birth to 21 in preschool through high school classes.
Also operating on the school's campus is a resource and service center for deaf and hard of hearing adults called the Center for Community and Professional Services.
The Center provides deafness related services to both hearing and deaf people of all ages.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 188 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Pennsylvania School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Nursery	41
Pre-K	31
Kind	1
1	1
2	5
3	5
4	8
5	8
6	5
7	13
8	16
9	12
10	9
11	15
12	18

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Year Founded

1820

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

188 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

79%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

8 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Other special emphasis association(s)
State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Gail Bober

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Pennsylvania School For The Deaf offer?

Pennsylvania School For The Deaf offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Pennsylvania School For The Deaf's ranking?

Pennsylvania School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Pennsylvania School For The Deaf?

The application deadline for Pennsylvania School For The Deaf is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Pennsylvania School For The Deaf located?

Pennsylvania School For The Deaf is located in the Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 16 other private schools located in Northwest Philadelphia.

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