Geoge Crothers Memorial School

Geoge Crothers Memorial School (GCMS) is a licensed special education school in Swarthmore, PA, specifically designed to support children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Serving students from ages 3 to 21, the school provides a highly inclusive, co-ed environment with a diverse student body, ensuring a community where every child is recognized and supported.

The school offers a comprehensive therapeutic approach, integrating speech, occupational, physical, and vision therapies directly into the educational experience. With an average class size of just 8 students and 22 classroom teachers, GCMS provides the small, structured settings necessary for targeted interventions. For older students, a dedicated Transition Program focuses on essential pre-vocational skills, community integration, and activities of daily living to foster independence and prepare students for life beyond the classroom.

GCMS operates on a rolling admissions basis, allowing families to seek enrollment throughout the year. Annual tuition is approximately $38,000. For inquiries regarding specific curriculum, summer school options, or the enrollment process, families can contact Admissions Director William Benson at (610) 328-5955.