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)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Quick Facts
325 Alum St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-1266
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-1266
0.7 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
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Packer Ridge Academy
Special Education School
50 Mauch Chunk St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 273-5160
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 273-5160
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Mahoning Valley Academy
Special Education School
2466 Mahoning Dr E
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0049
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0049
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 58 students
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(Catholic)
259 Lafayette Ave
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2354
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2354
6.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 12
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