The Model School Comprehensive Competitors

The Pathway School is a not-for-profit approved private school founded in 1961 that serves students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, serious emotional disturbance and other neurological impairments. The Pathway School’s programs are licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Academic Schools and approved by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Special Education to serve students ages 6–21. At its founding in 1961, Pathway was among the very few schools in the greater Philadelphia area designed exclusively for the learning disabled child, and unified the disciplines of psychology, psychiatry, medicine and social work with education. Since then, The Pathway School has increased the size of enrollment and staff who support the students, developed the vibrant learning environment located on a 12-acre campus in Jeffersonville, and solidified its reputation as a leader in innovative, quality programs and services for those who need a specialized education. Throughout all of its growth, the school's mission has remained the same: to build academic, social, and life skills in students with special needs, to promote their success and independence after Pathway.

Quest Academy is an independent school for gifted children grades Preschool through 8th. Quest provides a nurturing environment with a unique and challenging curriculum for students. Our program emphasizes sound character along with scholarship and creativity in both the academics and the arts. Showcasing all the magic that takes place here at Quest is important to us. The Quest community values the individuality of each child and encourages each to strive for personal excellence.

Star Academy is a private, non-profit, non-public school (NPS) that is recognized throughout the Bay Area as a leader in education for students with learning differences in grades 3-12 and Post-High School for ages 18-22. Star Academy prepares and inspires students with learning differences to achieve their full potential. We individually-tailor our academic program to give every student the chance to experience daily success, build skills and self-confidence, and develop meaningful relationships. What makes Star Academy unique? At Star, our goal is to prepare students for transition. Transition to less restrictive schools, to college or to the workplace. On average, students attend Star Academy for three years. Star Academy is the place where they get back on their feet, gaining the self-knowledge, aptitudes and self-assurance they need to succeed in their next pursuit, whatever it may be. Our students face mild to moderate challenges such as: dyslexia, executive functioning deficits, dyscalculia, auditory processing, dysgraphia, ADHD and High Functioning Autism. Elementary, middle and high school students all benefit from Star’s calm, nurturing, and supportive environment, which are conducive to learning. High school students earn their high school diploma or certificate of completion and prepare to transition to college and/or other pursuits. Star Academy is a private, non-profit, California state certified, Non-Public School (NPS) that is fully accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).