Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Willow Academy
About the School
- Willow Academy in Lehighton, PA, is a co–ed special education school serving grades 1 through 12 in a suburban community setting.
- The school enrolls 95 students with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 10 teachers.
- Approximately 15% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
- Willow Academy operates as a nonsectarian institution without religious affiliation.
- The school is part of a community with several nearby private special education options, including Valley Ridge Academy and Mahoning Valley Academy.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Willow Academy?
The application deadline for Willow Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Willow Academy is Behavioral Health Associates Isst (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Valley Ridge Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bethlehem Christian School Cherryville Campus (11.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-6 | 35 students
Special Education School
325 Alum St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-1266
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
413 Bridge St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Special Education School
50 Mauch Chunk St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 273-5160
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 58 students
Special Education School
2466 Mahoning Dr E
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0049
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
259 Lafayette Ave
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2354
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
413 Bridge St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Special Education School
50 Mauch Chunk St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 273-5160
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 58 students
Special Education School
2466 Mahoning Dr E
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0049
Distance: 13.8 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
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5300 Kids Peace Dr
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 799-8054
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Gr: 1-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
5300 Kidspeace Dr
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 799-7620
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-6 | 35 students
Special Education School
325 Alum St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-1266
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
413 Bridge St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Special Education School
50 Mauch Chunk St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 273-5160
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 58 students
Special Education School
2466 Mahoning Dr E
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0049
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
259 Lafayette Ave
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2354
Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 28 students
Christian
675 Blue Mountain Dr
Cherryville, PA 18035
(610) 767-7227
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Catholic
250 W Broad St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3285 Pheasant Dr
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-8600
Distance: 15.7 mi
Gr: NS-K | 17 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
100 N Church Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 454-8123
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
1300 Newport Avenue
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-9171
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524 W State St
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(610) 562-0291
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-0291
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(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
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675 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-1065
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-1065
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Gr: K-5 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Blue Mountain Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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685 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
9374.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Hamburg Area High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Windsor Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3861
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3861
9374.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 674 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Hamburg Area Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Windsor Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3990
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3990
9374.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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