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Vista School

1021 Springboard Dr
Hershey, PA 17033

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Vista School in Hershey, PA, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades PK through 12 in a rural community setting.

Founded in 2002, the school enrolls 86 students with 15 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 6:1.

The student body includes approximately 19% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.

Vista School provides individualized programs across early childhood to high school grade levels in a small enrollment environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 86 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 Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

2002

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Student Body

Total Students

86 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Unique Potential Within Reach

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 86 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Dauphin County, PA is $6,594 for elementary schools and $10,716 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Dauphin County, PA is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).