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Merakey Education Center - East Freedom

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Merakey Education Center–East Freedom is a co–ed special education school serving grades 1 through 12 in a town community in East Freedom, PA.

The school enrolls 24 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 3 teachers.

The program is nonsectarian, offering specialized education services within a small, town–based setting.

As a private special education school, Merakey provides an alternative to larger nearby private schools with enrollment ranging from 10 to 225 students.

The school's location in East Freedom offers families access to small–group instructional settings in a nonsectarian private school environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Student Body

Total Students

24 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Blair County, PA is $19,028 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).