Northwestern Human Services in State College, PA, is a rural special education school serving co鈥揺d students in grades 1 through 12.
The school enrolls 41 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 5 teaching staff.
The student body includes 12.2% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the school population.
Located in a rural area near State College, this private special education school serves families seeking tailored support across elementary to high school grades.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Northwestern Human Services?
The application deadline for Northwestern Human Services is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91黑料s
The nearest high school to Northwestern Human Services is Soaring Heights School (4.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Lady Of Victory Catholic School (4.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bennett Family Center (1.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Bennett Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
123 Bennett Family Ctr Penn Stat
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 865-4057
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 865-4057
1.7 miles
Gr: K | 15 students
Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
205 S Garner Street
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-8110
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-8110
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 119 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
3035 Enterprise Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-5652
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-5652
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6
Our Children's Center
Montessori School
411 S Burrowes St
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-1585
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-1585
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
State College KinderCare ![State College KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "State College KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
228 Farmstead Lane
State College, PA 16803
(814) 238-3955
State College, PA 16803
(814) 238-3955
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students
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