Longmore Academy in Mars, PA serves 51 students in grades 3 through 12 in a rural, nonsectarian special education program.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 4:1 with 14 total teachers supporting its coeducational student body.
Founded in 1878, Longmore Academy is one of the oldest private schools in Pennsylvania.
The student body demonstrates racial diversity with 32.56% of students identified as students of color.
As a rural special education school, Longmore Academy provides educational services without religious affiliation or membership in private school associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Longmore Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Year Founded
1878
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longmore Academy's ranking?
Longmore Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Longmore Academy?
The application deadline for Longmore Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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