Packer Ridge Academy serves 41 students in grades 1-12. The student:teacher of Packer Ridge Academy is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
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 Packer Ridge Academy often compared to?
Packer Ridge Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Behavioral Health Associates Isst by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Packer Ridge Academy?
The application deadline for Packer Ridge Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Packer Ridge Academy vs. Behavioral Health Associates Isst
The nearest high school and elementary school to Packer Ridge Academy is Willow Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bethlehem Christian School Cherryville Campus (11.4 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
Willow Academy
Special Education School
200 Beaver Run Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0048
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0048
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 95 students
325 Alum St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-1266
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-1266
1.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 35 students
Behavioral Health Associates Isst
Special Education School
413 Bridge St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Mahoning Valley Academy
Special Education School
2466 Mahoning Dr E
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0049
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0049
3.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 58 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
6.3 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
1.5 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
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Mahoning Valley Academy
Special Education School
2466 Mahoning Dr E
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0049
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0049
3.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 58 students
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Special Program Emphasis
154 Centre St
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 636-1108
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 636-1108
14.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 209 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5300 Kids Peace Dr
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 799-8054
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 799-8054
14.9 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition 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
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 95 students
325 Alum St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-1266
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-1266
1.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 35 students
Behavioral Health Associates Isst
Special Education School
413 Bridge St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Mahoning Valley Academy
Special Education School
2466 Mahoning Dr E
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0049
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0049
3.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 58 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
6.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 12
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Location
Miles
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Bethlehem Christian School Cherryville Campus
(Christian)
675 Blue Mountain Dr
Cherryville, PA 18035
(610) 767-7227
Cherryville, PA 18035
(610) 767-7227
11.4 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 28 students
St. Jerome Regional School
(Catholic)
250 W Broad St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
14.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Concordia Lutheran Church & School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3285 Pheasant Dr
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-8600
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-8600
15 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Hazleton Trinity Nursery & Kindergarten School
Daycare / Preschool
100 N Church Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 454-8123
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 454-8123
15.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 17 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
1300 Newport Avenue
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-9171
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-9171
16.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
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Blue Mountain El East School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 30%10
675 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-1065
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-1065
9376 miles
Gr: K-5 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Blue Mountain Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
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685 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
9376 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Greenwich-lenhartsville Elementary School
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Lenhartsville, PA 19534
(610) 756-6948
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(610) 756-6948
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(570) 668-1210
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1210
9380.1 miles
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(Math: 25-29% | Reading: <50%)
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Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
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Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
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