Merakey Education and Autism Center
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Scranton, PA
136 School St, Scranton, PA 18508
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only special education school in Scranton
- Smaller classes than 63% of special education schools in Pennsylvania
In Scranton, Pennsylvania, Merakey Education and Autism Center is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. About 20 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 63% of special education schools in Pennsylvania. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–12
- Students
- 20
- Teachers
- 4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 3 girls, 17 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 63% of special education schools in Pennsylvania (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 89% of special education schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 117 special education schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Merakey Education and Autism Center whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Merakey Education and Autism Center
What grades does Merakey Education and Autism Center serve?
Merakey Education and Autism Center serves grades 1–12.
How many students attend Merakey Education and Autism Center?
About 20 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Merakey Education and Autism Center?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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