Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is a specialized school in Philadelphia serving students birth to 21 with deaf and hard-of-hearing needs.
The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (PSD) is a historic and specialized educational institution in Philadelphia, serving students from birth through age 21. As a premier special education school, PSD provides comprehensive programming for preschool through high school students, focusing on the unique communication and learning needs of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. The school features an inclusive, diverse environment with a student body that is 79% students of color.
PSD offers a highly supportive academic setting with an average class size of just 8 students, ensuring personalized instruction and accessibility. The faculty is highly specialized, with 75% of teachers holding advanced degrees, providing expert support for students' developmental and educational goals. Beyond the classroom, students can engage in various extracurricular activities, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, track and field, and cheering.
The campus also serves as a vital community hub through the Center for Community and Professional Services, which provides deafness-related resources and services to both deaf and hearing individuals of all ages. PSD operates on a rolling admissions basis and offers summer school opportunities. The school is nonsectarian and maintains memberships in several associations for exceptional children and special emphasis programs.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
GradesPrekindergarten-12
Students188
Class Size8:1 ratio
Est.1820
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Other special emphasis association(s), State or regional independent school association
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1820 |
| Total Students | 188 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 75 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Gail Bober |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 79 |
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Cheering · Soccer · Track and Field · Volleyball |
Additional Information
| School Memberships | Other associations(s) for exceptional children · Other special emphasis association(s) · State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | psd.org/calendar |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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