Merakey Education and Autism Center
Special education school · Grades 4–12
State College, PA
1400 Fox Hill Rd #100, State College, PA 16803
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- One of 2 special education schools in State College
In State College, Pennsylvania, Merakey Education and Autism Center is a special education school for students from 4th grade through 12th grade. About 17 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. 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 4–12
- Students
- 17
- Teachers
- 2 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 5 girls, 12 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)
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 92% 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 2019–20.
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 4–12.
How many students attend Merakey Education and Autism Center?
About 17 students, with 9 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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