Carson Valley Childrens Aid in Flourtown, PA, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 8 through 12 in a suburban community setting.
The school enrolls 57 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supported by 9 teaching staff members.
Approximately 84% of the student body represents students of color, contributing to the school's ranking among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity.
Carson Valley Childrens Aid operates within a large suburban locale, providing specialized education programs for adolescents.
Enrollment at Carson Valley Childrens Aid is smaller compared to other nearby Flourtown private schools, with a focus on middle and high school grade levels.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Carson Valley Childrens Aid ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
84%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
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 Carson Valley Childrens Aid?
The application deadline for Carson Valley Childrens Aid is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Carson Valley Childrens Aid is Mount St. Joseph Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Genevieve School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Schoolhouse In Flourtown (0.3 miles away)
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120 W Wissahickon Avenue
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-3177
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-3177
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Schoolhouse In Flourtown
Daycare / Preschool
15 W Wissahickon Ave
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 809-2496
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 809-2496
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
1237 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 836-5644
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 836-5644
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 238 students
Evan Thomas Institute
Alternative School
8801 Stenton Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2050
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2050
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-4 | 9 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Beth Tikvah Bnai Jeshurun
(Jewish)
1001 Paper Mill Road
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 836-5677
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 836-5677
1 miles
Gr: K-10 | 188 students
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120 W Wissahickon Avenue
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-3177
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-3177
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Beth Tikvah Bnai Jeshurun
(Jewish)
1001 Paper Mill Road
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 836-5677
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 836-5677
1 miles
Gr: K-10 | 188 students
Phil-Mont Christian Academy ![Phil-Mont Christian Academy Photo - Our student-athletes work hard to maintain their GPA and perform well on the court or field. about 80% of students in grades 6-12 participate in some extracurricular activity.]( "Phil-Mont Christian Academy Photo - Our student-athletes work hard to maintain their GPA and perform well on the court or field. about 80% of students in grades 6-12 participate in some extracurricular activity.")
(Christian)
35 Hillcrest Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-0782
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-0782
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
1.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8605 Cheltenham Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2911
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2911
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,141 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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1237 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 836-5644
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 836-5644
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 238 students
Evan Thomas Institute
Alternative School
8801 Stenton Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2050
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2050
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-4 | 9 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Beth Tikvah Bnai Jeshurun
(Jewish)
1001 Paper Mill Road
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 836-5677
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 836-5677
1 miles
Gr: K-10 | 188 students
Phil-Mont Christian Academy ![Phil-Mont Christian Academy Photo - Our student-athletes work hard to maintain their GPA and perform well on the court or field. about 80% of students in grades 6-12 participate in some extracurricular activity.]( "Phil-Mont Christian Academy Photo - Our student-athletes work hard to maintain their GPA and perform well on the court or field. about 80% of students in grades 6-12 participate in some extracurricular activity.")
(Christian)
35 Hillcrest Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-0782
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-0782
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8891 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-3811
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-3811
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition listed
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Schoolhouse In Flourtown
Daycare / Preschool
15 W Wissahickon Ave
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 809-2496
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 809-2496
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Phil-Mont Christian Academy ![Phil-Mont Christian Academy Photo - Our student-athletes work hard to maintain their GPA and perform well on the court or field. about 80% of students in grades 6-12 participate in some extracurricular activity.]( "Phil-Mont Christian Academy Photo - Our student-athletes work hard to maintain their GPA and perform well on the court or field. about 80% of students in grades 6-12 participate in some extracurricular activity.")
(Christian)
35 Hillcrest Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-0782
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-0782
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mcneil Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
7050 Camp Hill Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 273-8687
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 273-8687
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
8891 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-3811
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-3811
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition listed
Oreland Evangelical Presbyterian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1119 Church Road
Oreland, PA 19075
(215) 572-8045
Oreland, PA 19075
(215) 572-8045
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 84 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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2501 Ebright Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3951
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3951
9313.9 miles
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(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
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2523 Berwyn Road
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(302) 479-2220
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-2220
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(302) 475-3990
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3990
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(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
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(302) 475-3976
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3976
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(610) 579-3000
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(610) 579-3000
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