BHA is a private academic school licensed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
We provide local public school districts with an innovative alternative to after-school placements, district housed alternative education programs, and costly special education programs.
Our staff offers opportunities for success that students may not have in their current placements.
We work diligently with children who have a prognosis for failure and show them how to succeed.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Valley Ridge Academy often compared to?
Valley Ridge Academy is often viewed alongside schools like St. John Neumann Regional School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Valley Ridge Academy?
The application deadline for Valley Ridge Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Valley Ridge Academy vs. St. John Neumann Regional School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Valley Ridge Academy is Behavioral Health Associates Isst (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bethlehem Christian School Cherryville Campus (10.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Behavioral Health Associates Isst
Special Education School
413 Bridge St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
0.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Willow Academy
Special Education School
200 Beaver Run Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0048
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0048
0.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 95 students
Packer Ridge Academy
Special Education School
50 Mauch Chunk St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 273-5160
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 273-5160
1.6 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
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 58 students
St. John Neumann Regional School ![St. John Neumann Regional School Photo - Palmerton Campus (grades 3-8 Grade)]( "St. John Neumann Regional School Photo - Palmerton Campus (grades 3-8 Grade)")
(Catholic)
259 Lafayette Ave
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2354
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2354
5.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 12
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Behavioral Health Associates Isst
Special Education School
413 Bridge St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
0.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Willow Academy
Special Education School
200 Beaver Run Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0048
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0048
0.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 95 students
Packer Ridge Academy
Special Education School
50 Mauch Chunk St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 273-5160
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 273-5160
1.6 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
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 58 students
5300 Kids Peace Dr
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 799-8054
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 799-8054
13.3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Behavioral Health Associates Isst
Special Education School
413 Bridge St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
0.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Willow Academy
Special Education School
200 Beaver Run Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0048
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0048
0.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 95 students
Packer Ridge Academy
Special Education School
50 Mauch Chunk St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 273-5160
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 273-5160
1.6 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
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 58 students
St. John Neumann Regional School ![St. John Neumann Regional School Photo - Palmerton Campus (grades 3-8 Grade)]( "St. John Neumann Regional School Photo - Palmerton Campus (grades 3-8 Grade)")
(Catholic)
259 Lafayette Ave
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2354
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-2354
5.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 12
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bethlehem Christian School Cherryville Campus
(Christian)
675 Blue Mountain Dr
Cherryville, PA 18035
(610) 767-7227
Cherryville, PA 18035
(610) 767-7227
10.4 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 28 students
St. Jerome Regional School
(Catholic)
250 W Broad St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
13.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Concordia Lutheran Church & School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3285 Pheasant Dr
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-8600
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-8600
14.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Catholic School ![Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo]( "Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1300 Newport Avenue
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-9171
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-9171
15.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
3950 Mechanicsville Rd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 799-2341
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 799-2341
16 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
524 W State St
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-0291
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-0291
9374.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
675 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-1065
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-1065
9374.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
685 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
9374.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(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
9374.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 674 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Windsor Street
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3990
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-3990
9374.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
School Reviews
5 4/6/2019
good school, good teachers
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