The Talk School, formerly the Magnolia School, is the nation's most progressive center for the education of children with speech/language disorders who may also have autism and other disorders.
As teachers, therapists and researchers we are at the forefront of a new, more accurate and person-centered understanding of autism - one that presents autism as a sensory-based movement disorder profoundly affecting language, social interaction and praxis. Talk School's mission is to serve a unique and worthy community - students with severe speech and language differences who possess the skills to embark on the journey of communication and literacy development.
Our model provides intensive, integrated therapeutic interventions within a comprehensive, supportive academic environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Yearly Tuition: $97,747
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 1, 2026
Last Day of School
Fri. Jul 23, 2027
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 27%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$97,747
Admissions Director
Daniela Cerullo
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: "Not being able to speak, is not the same as having nothing to say"
- Talk School offers a full-day, intensive, fully-integrated therapeutic and academic day school for children with severe speech and language disorders, autism and other differences.
- Talk School's students are children, 5 to 21 years of age . Diagnoses include autism spectrum disorder and/or significant speech/language disorders.
- Each class consists of a full-time:speech-language pathologist, an occupational therapist and a special education teacher and a teaching assistant.
- Our small class sizes will maximize the gains in all areas of language and academics.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Talk School cost?
Talk School's tuition is approximately $97,747 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Talk School?
The application deadline for Talk School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Talk School is The Episcopal Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Garretts Way (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
395 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7690
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7690
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 161 students
The Episcopal Academy
(Episcopal)
1785 Bishop White Drive
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,250 students Sports: 20 Tuition listed
2 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 81 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
906 Media Line Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7583
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7583
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
St. Anastasia School
(Catholic)
3309 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Episcopal Academy
(Episcopal)
1785 Bishop White Drive
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,250 students Sports: 20 Tuition listed
2 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 81 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
462 Malin Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 900 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cardinal O'hara High School
(Catholic)
1701 S Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-3800
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-3800
3.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 829 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy-notre Dame De Namur
All-girls (Catholic)
560 Sproul Rd
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 687-0650
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 687-0650
4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 542 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Episcopal Academy
(Episcopal)
1785 Bishop White Drive
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,250 students Sports: 20 Tuition listed
2 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 81 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
St. Anastasia School
(Catholic)
3309 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students
St. Mary Magdalen School
(Catholic)
2430 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1822
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1822
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 403 students
2107 North Providence Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-3741
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-3741
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
395 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7690
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7690
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 161 students
The Episcopal Academy
(Episcopal)
1785 Bishop White Drive
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,250 students Sports: 20 Tuition listed
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
906 Media Line Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7583
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7583
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
St. Anastasia School
(Catholic)
3309 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students
St. Mary Magdalen School
(Catholic)
2430 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1822
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1822
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 403 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 St. Regis Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2142
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2142
9303.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Capitol Trail
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2171
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2171
9304 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 763 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14 Forge Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2180
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2180
9304.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3420
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3420
9304.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
9304.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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