Northwestern Human Services in State College, PA, is a rural special education school serving co–ed students in grades 1 through 12.
The school enrolls 41 students with a student–teacher 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
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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Location
Miles
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
Learning Station ![Learning Station Photo]( "Learning Station Photo")
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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Soaring Heights School
Special Education School
180 Regent Ct Ste 50
State College, PA 16801
(814) 325-2131
State College, PA 16801
(814) 325-2131
4.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
Nw Human Services Autism School
Special Education School
3020 Research Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-2870
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-2870
5.3 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 7 students
Grace Prep High School ![Grace Prep High School Photo - Emily Madeira, Senior Project]( "Grace Prep High School Photo - Emily Madeira, Senior Project")
(Christian)
848 Science Park Road
State College, PA 16803
(814) 867-1177
State College, PA 16803
(814) 867-1177
5.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Josephs Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
901 Boalsburg Pike
Boalsburg, PA 16827
(814) 808-6118
Boalsburg, PA 16827
(814) 808-6118
5.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students
Centre County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
100 Hertzler Dr
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7805
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7805
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
800 Westerly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-1592
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-1592
4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1900 University Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Soaring Heights School
Special Education School
180 Regent Ct Ste 50
State College, PA 16801
(814) 325-2131
State College, PA 16801
(814) 325-2131
4.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
Nittany Christian School ![Nittany Christian School Photo - 5th Grade students engage with Mr. Lucas for Ninja math skills.]( "Nittany Christian School Photo - 5th Grade students engage with Mr. Lucas for Ninja math skills.")
(Christian)
1221 W Whitehall Road
State College, PA 16801
(814) 234-5652
State College, PA 16801
(814) 234-5652
5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nw Human Services Autism School
Special Education School
3020 Research Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-2870
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-2870
5.3 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 7 students
School
Location
Miles
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
Learning Station ![Learning Station Photo]( "Learning Station Photo")
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
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Clay Avenue
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-1342
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-1342
9365.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 682 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
9365.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
9365.6 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7855 Juniata Valley Pike
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4422
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4422
9367.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7775 Juniata Valley Pike
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4401
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4401
9367.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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