Merakey Education & Autism Center in Harrisburg, PA serves students in grades 8 through 12 in a nonsectarian special education program within a suburban community.
The school enrolls 9 students, with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by one full–time teacher.
Approximately 44% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
As a suburban special education school, Merakey focuses on serving a small student population for grades 8 to 12.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Merakey Education & Autism Center?
The application deadline for Merakey Education & Autism Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Merakey Education & Autism Center is Bishop Mcdevitt High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Margaret Mary School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Londonderry Road KinderCare (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Londonderry Road KinderCare ![Londonderry Road KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "Londonderry Road KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
4075 Londonderry Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-2494
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-2494
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
The Circle School
Alternative School
727 Wilhelm Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 564-6700
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 564-6700
0.7 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 83 students Tuition listed
Hansel & Gretel Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
4820 Londonderry Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 234-3309
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 234-3309
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
St. Margaret Mary School
(Catholic)
2826 Herr St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 232-3771
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 232-3771
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students
Harrisburg Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
424 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-7300
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-7300
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bishop Mcdevitt High School
(Catholic)
1 Crusader Way
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 236-7973
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 236-7973
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Story School
Special Education School
2700 Commerce Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 901-9906
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 901-9906
2.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
The Samuel School
Montessori School (Christian)
411 S 40th St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 557-1119
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 557-1119
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students
Lighthouse Christian Academy
(Christian)
1347 Vernon St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 805-6383
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 805-6383
2.7 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 30 students
Capital Academy
Special Education School
1414 N Cameron St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 238-6960
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 238-6960
3.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 136 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Margaret Mary School
(Catholic)
2826 Herr St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 232-3771
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 232-3771
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students
Harrisburg Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
424 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-7300
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-7300
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
555 S. 25th St.
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 234-3797
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 234-3797
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Tuition listed
4020 Derry St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 564-1760
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 564-1760
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Story School
Special Education School
2700 Commerce Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 901-9906
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 901-9906
2.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Londonderry Road KinderCare ![Londonderry Road KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "Londonderry Road KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
4075 Londonderry Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-2494
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-2494
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Hansel & Gretel Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
4820 Londonderry Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 234-3309
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 234-3309
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
St. Margaret Mary School
(Catholic)
2826 Herr St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 232-3771
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 232-3771
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students
Harrisburg Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
424 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-7300
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-7300
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
555 S. 25th St.
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 234-3797
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 234-3797
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Tuition listed
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Quick Facts
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Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
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(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
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Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
(717) 258-6484
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
(717) 258-6484
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777 S Hanover St
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
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Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
9328.7 miles
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(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
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(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
9329 miles
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