Special education school in PA for grades 5-12 with residential treatment and therapy services
Holy Family Learning in Washington, PA is a special education school serving grades 5-12 that provides comprehensive residential and day treatment for students with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. The program is designed for students who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect and need intensive support to heal and succeed academically.
The school offers a therapeutic, home-like environment with a small student population (21 total students) and low teacher-to-student ratios (approximately 7:1), ensuring personalized attention for each child. Services include special education instruction, psychiatric care, individual and family therapy, medical services, mentoring relationships, and spiritual development. This integrated approach addresses the whole child—mind, body, and spirit—helping students build emotional resilience and academic skills simultaneously.
Holy Family Learning accepts students on a rolling admission basis and has served children in need since its founding by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. The school's mission is to provide a stable, nurturing foundation that enables students to develop confidence and succeed in their educational and personal futures.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Total Students | 21 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 |
| Grades Offered | 5-12 |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 38 |