Willow Academy in Lehighton, PA, is a co鈥揺d special education school serving grades 1 through 12 in a suburban community setting.
The school enrolls 95 students with a student鈥搕eacher 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.:
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 草榴社区 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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School
Location
Miles
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
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
6.2 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
0.8 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
5300 Kids Peace Dr
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 799-8054
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 799-8054
13.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
5300 Kidspeace Dr
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 799-7620
Orefield, PA 18069
(610) 799-7620
14.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
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
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
6.2 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
11.1 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
13.3 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
14.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Hazleton Trinity Nursery & Kindergarten School
Daycare / Preschool
100 N Church Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 454-8123
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 454-8123
15.7 miles
Gr: NS-K | 17 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate 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
16.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
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Rank:
3/
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524 W State St
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-0291
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-0291
9374.7 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
9374.9 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
9374.9 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
9374.9 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
9374.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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