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BHA is a private academic school licensed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

We provide local public school districts with an innovative alternative to after-school placements, district housed alternative education programs, and costly special education programs.

Our staff offers opportunities for success that students may not have in their current placements.

We work diligently with children who have a prognosis for failure and show them how to succeed.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 35 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Coalition of Girls

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Year Founded

1998

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Student Body

Total Students

35 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Valley Ridge Academy often compared to?

Valley Ridge Academy is often viewed alongside schools like St. John Neumann Regional School by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Valley Ridge Academy?

The application deadline for Valley Ridge Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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5 4/6/2019

good school, good teachers

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 35 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,030 for elementary schools and $19,200 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).