Merakey Autism Center Carlisle (2026 Profile)

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Merakey Autism Center Carlisle

898 Waggoners Gap Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013

Tel: (717) 249-4525

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Merakey Autism Center Carlisle is a coâ€“ed special education school located in the small city of Carlisle, PA, serving students in grades K through 12.

The school enrolls 30 students with a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 5 teachers.

The student body includes 14% students of color, reflecting some diversity within this small enrollment.

Merakey Autism Center Carlisle operates as a nonsectarian program without religious affiliation.

As a cityâ€“based special education school, it serves families seeking specialized Kâ€“12 education in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 30 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 Kindergarten-12

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

30 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 30 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Cumberland County, PA is $8,525 for elementary schools and $8,880 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).