Meadows School serves 34 students in grades 7-12. The student:teacher of Meadows School is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Meadows School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Year Founded
1984
Campus Size
52 acres
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Meadows School often compared to?
Meadows School is often viewed alongside schools like Centre County Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Meadows School?
The application deadline for Meadows School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Meadows School vs. Centre County Christian Academy
The nearest high school to Meadows School is St. Josephs Catholic Academy (4.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Windy Poplars School (4.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Learning Station (5.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Josephs Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
901 Boalsburg Pike
Boalsburg, PA 16827
(814) 808-6118
Boalsburg, PA 16827
(814) 808-6118
4.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students
Windy Poplars School
(Amish)
251 Decker Rd
Centre Hall, PA 16828
(717) 442-0952
Centre Hall, PA 16828
(717) 442-0952
4.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
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
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6
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
6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
1900 University Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Josephs Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
901 Boalsburg Pike
Boalsburg, PA 16827
(814) 808-6118
Boalsburg, PA 16827
(814) 808-6118
4.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students
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
6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
Centre County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
100 Hertzler Dr
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7805
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7805
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northwestern Human Services
Special Education School
1400 Fox Hill Rd #100
State College, PA 16801
(814) 353-1093
State College, PA 16801
(814) 353-1093
8.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 41 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
9.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Windy Poplars School
(Amish)
251 Decker Rd
Centre Hall, PA 16828
(717) 442-0952
Centre Hall, PA 16828
(717) 442-0952
4.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
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
6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
1900 University Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Centre County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
100 Hertzler Dr
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7805
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7805
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School ![St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Our Blessed Mother and her son, Jesus, are at the heart of all instruction and activities at St. John Catholic School.]( "St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Our Blessed Mother and her son, Jesus, are at the heart of all instruction and activities at St. John Catholic School.")
(Catholic)
116 E Bishop Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7859
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7859
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6
1900 University Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Centre County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
100 Hertzler Dr
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7805
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7805
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 119 students Tuition listed
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School ![St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Our Blessed Mother and her son, Jesus, are at the heart of all instruction and activities at St. John Catholic School.]( "St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Our Blessed Mother and her son, Jesus, are at the heart of all instruction and activities at St. John Catholic School.")
(Catholic)
116 E Bishop Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7859
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7859
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Juniata Valley Elementary School
(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
9363.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(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
9363.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Port Matilda Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 Locust Street
Port Matilda, PA 16870
(814) 692-7429
Port Matilda, PA 16870
(814) 692-7429
9367.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Gray's Woods Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 Brackenbourne Drive
Port Matilda, PA 16870
(814) 235-6100
Port Matilda, PA 16870
(814) 235-6100
9369.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Ferguson Twp Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
215 West Pine Grove Rd
Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868
(814) 231-4119
Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868
(814) 231-4119
9370.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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