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Merakey

3 Oak St
Ellsworth, PA 15331
Merakey in Ellsworth, PA is a co–ed special education school serving undergraduate–level students in a small suburban community.
The school enrolls 26 students overall, including 5 K–12 students, supported by 3 teachers for a student–teacher ratio of 9:1.
Student diversity includes a color representation of 4.76%, reflecting the demographic composition of the local population.
Located near other suburb–based private schools, Merakey provides a specialized education option within the Ellsworth area.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

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Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • School Motto: An Open Heart Has Room For Everyone
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Merakey?
The application deadline for Merakey is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,031 for elementary schools and $19,202 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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