Mahoning Valley Academy in Lehighton, PA, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades K–12 in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 58 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 across 10 teachers.
Approximately 40% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Mahoning Valley Academy operates with a total K–12 enrollment below 60 students, supporting small class groupings.
As a rural Pennsylvania special education school, it offers K–12 services tailored to its community demographic and educational focus.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mahoning Valley Academy?
The application deadline for Mahoning Valley Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Mahoning Valley Academy is Willow Academy (2.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Jerome Regional School (10.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Willow Academy
Special Education School
200 Beaver Run Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0048
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0048
2.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 95 students
Behavioral Health Associates Isst
Special Education School
413 Bridge St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 7 students
325 Alum St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-1266
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-1266
3.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 35 students
Packer Ridge Academy
Special Education School
50 Mauch Chunk St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 273-5160
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 273-5160
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
St. John Neumann Regional School ![St. John Neumann Regional School Photo - Palmerton Campus (grades 3-8 Grade)]( "St. John Neumann Regional School Photo - Palmerton Campus (grades 3-8 Grade)")
(Catholic)
259 Lafayette Ave
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2354
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2354
8.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 12
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Willow Academy
Special Education School
200 Beaver Run Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0048
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0048
2.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 95 students
Behavioral Health Associates Isst
Special Education School
413 Bridge St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Packer Ridge Academy
Special Education School
50 Mauch Chunk St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 273-5160
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 273-5160
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
New England Valley Mennonite
(Mennonite)
1020 Evergreen Dr
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
11.7 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
166 Marian Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 467-3335
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 467-3335
12.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Willow Academy
Special Education School
200 Beaver Run Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0048
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0048
2.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 95 students
Behavioral Health Associates Isst
Special Education School
413 Bridge St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 7 students
325 Alum St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-1266
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-1266
3.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 35 students
Packer Ridge Academy
Special Education School
50 Mauch Chunk St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 273-5160
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 273-5160
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
St. John Neumann Regional School ![St. John Neumann Regional School Photo - Palmerton Campus (grades 3-8 Grade)]( "St. John Neumann Regional School Photo - Palmerton Campus (grades 3-8 Grade)")
(Catholic)
259 Lafayette Ave
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2354
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2354
8.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 12
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Jerome Regional School
(Catholic)
250 W Broad St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
10.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethlehem Christian School Cherryville Campus
(Christian)
675 Blue Mountain Dr
Cherryville, PA 18035
(610) 767-7227
Cherryville, PA 18035
(610) 767-7227
12.7 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 28 students
Hazleton Trinity Nursery & Kindergarten School
Daycare / Preschool
100 N Church Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 454-8123
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 454-8123
14.6 miles
Gr: NS-K | 17 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1700 W 22nd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 455-9431
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 455-9431
16.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Tuition listed
Concordia Lutheran Church & School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3285 Pheasant Dr
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-8600
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-8600
16.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blue Mountain High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1076 W Market St
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 366-0511
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 366-0511
9373.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Tilden El Center
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
524 W State St
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-0291
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-0291
9374.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Blue Mountain El East School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
675 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-1065
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-1065
9374.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Blue Mountain Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
685 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
9374.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Hamburg Area High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Windsor Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3861
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3861
9374.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 674 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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