Valley Ridge Academy
Alternative school · Grades K–6
Lehighton, PA
325 Alum St, Lehighton, PA 18235
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- The only independent school in Lehighton
- Smaller classes than 94% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
Valley Ridge Academy is an independent private school in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. It has about 29 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–6
- Students
- 29
- Teachers
- 8.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 5 girls, 24 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 94% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 74% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 53 independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
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 Valley Ridge Academy 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 Valley Ridge Academy
What grades does Valley Ridge Academy serve?
Valley Ridge Academy serves grades K–6.
How many students attend Valley Ridge Academy?
About 29 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Valley Ridge Academy?
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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