St. Joseph Center For Special Learning (2026 Profile)

2075 W Norwegian St
Pottsville, PA 17901

St. Joseph Center for Special Learning is a special education program for students ages 4 through 21.

sponsored by the Office of Education, Diocese of Allentown, St. Joseph Center offers academic, social, religious and pre-vocational instruction to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Schuylkill County and beyond regardless of race, creed and ethnic origin.

St. Joseph Center also offers a state licensed adult habilitation program for those over 21 who, due to functional level, are unable to join the workforce.

The basic curriculum includes an educational, developmental, and spiritual program.

To enhance the basic program, the following services are also provided: speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, vocational /technical services, as well as a school nurse.

Practical skills such as computer literacy, cooking, music, art, hand/eye coordinated tasks, and other necessary daily living skills are taught in order to meet the challenges in today's world.

St. Joseph Center for Special Learning is a unique environment committed to guiding students to their full potential academically, physically, emotionally and spiritually, while equipping them with the skills necessary for independent adult life.

This is accomplished in a safe, loving environment emphasizing individuality and family values.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Inquire with school

Year Founded

1955

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. Jun 15, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

17 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 27%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

School Notes

St. Joseph Center for Special Learning is a special education program for students ages 4 through 21. sponsored by the Office of Education, Diocese of Allentown, St. Joseph Center offers academic, social, religious and pre-vocational instruction to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Schuylkill County and beyond regardless of race, creed and ethnic origin. St. Joseph Center also offers a state licensed adult habilitation program for those over 21 who, due to functional level, are unable to join the workforce. The basic curriculum includes an educational, developmental, and spiritual program. To enhance the basic program, the following services are also provided: speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, vocational /technical services, as well as a school nurse. Practical skills such as computer literacy, cooking, music, art, hand/eye coordinated tasks, and other necessary daily living skills are taught in order to meet the challenges in today's world. St. Joseph Center for Special Learning is a unique environment committed to guiding students to their full potential academically, physically, emotionally and spiritually, while equipping them with the skills necessary for independent adult life. This is accomplished in a safe, loving environment emphasizing individuality and family values.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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