Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Learning Station
About the School
- Learning Station in State College, PA, offers nonsectarian early childhood programs for students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a suburban community.
- Founded in 1984, the school serves a total enrollment of 160 students with an average class size of 20.
- The school employs 2 teachers with 60 percent holding advanced qualifications, supporting a student–teacher ratio of 80:1.
- Learning Station participates in the National Association for the Education of Young Children and provides a summer school program.
- The school maintains a casual dress code and educates children in a co–ed setting focused on early childhood development.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1984
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
160 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Learning Station often compared to?
Learning Station is often viewed alongside schools like The Goddard School by visitors of our site.
Does Learning Station offer a summer program?
Yes, Learning Station offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Learning Station offer?
Learning Station offers 6 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Ballet, Dance, Gymnastics, Soccer and Swimming.
When is the application deadline for Learning Station?
The application deadline for Learning Station is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Learning Station vs. The Goddard School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Learning Station is Soaring Heights School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten (1.9 miles away)
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Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
Special Education School
180 Regent Ct Ste 50
State College, PA 16801
(814) 325-2131
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
205 S Garner Street
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-8110
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Friends
1900 University Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students
Catholic
901 Boalsburg Pike
Boalsburg, PA 16827
(814) 808-6118
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
123 Bennett Family Ctr Penn Stat
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 865-4057
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
Special Education School
180 Regent Ct Ste 50
State College, PA 16801
(814) 325-2131
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students
Catholic
901 Boalsburg Pike
Boalsburg, PA 16827
(814) 808-6118
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Special Education School
1400 Fox Hill Rd #100
State College, PA 16801
(814) 353-1093
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
848 Science Park Road
State College, PA 16803
(814) 867-1177
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 7 students
Special Education School
3020 Research Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-2870
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
Special Education School
180 Regent Ct Ste 50
State College, PA 16801
(814) 325-2131
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Friends
1900 University Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
800 Westerly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-1592
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Special Education School
1400 Fox Hill Rd #100
State College, PA 16801
(814) 353-1093
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1221 W Whitehall Road
State College, PA 16801
(814) 234-5652
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
205 S Garner Street
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-8110
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Friends
1900 University Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
123 Bennett Family Ctr Penn Stat
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 865-4057
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Montessori School
411 S Burrowes St
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-1585
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 151 students
Alternative School
1545 Westerly Parkway
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-1160
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Location
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Quick Facts
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
217 Scholl St
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-5026
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-5026
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Mount Nittany Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Brandywine Drive
State College, PA 16801
(814) 272-5970
State College, PA 16801
(814) 272-5970
1.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Easterly Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
234 Easterly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1170
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1170
1.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Mount Nittany Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
656 Brandywine Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 466-5133
State College, PA 16801
(814) 466-5133
2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Nittany Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1612 Norma St
State College, PA 16801
(814) 867-3842
State College, PA 16801
(814) 867-3842
2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 51 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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