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Custer City Private School

945 South Ave Custer City, PA 16725

Tel: (814) 598-8507

www.beacon-light.org

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 43 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 43 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Custer City Private School
5	5
6	1
7	1
8	10
9	3
10	7
11	7
12	7
Ungraded	2

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Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

43 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Julie Asp

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

We provide individualized education services to meet the unique needs of the students and families that we serve.

We Value:
Respect and Dignity
Integrity
Excellence
Learning
Individualized Education
Community Involvement

Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for Custer City Private School?

The application deadline for Custer City Private School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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