Mercy Special Learning Center (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

Mercy School For Special Learning is the only private, non-residential school for children and young adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities in the Lehigh Valley.
Our mission for more than 60 years has been to love, respect and value each individual and to provide a combination of academics, life skills and community engagement to help a person reach his or her fullest potential.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 53 students
Yearly Tuition: $21,000
Average class size: 9 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1954

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

53 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

9 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khakis and Polo shirt

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other associations(s) for exceptional children

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$21,000

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Tuition Notes

This number reflects the cost to educate. We use the FACTS system to determine what a family can afford to pay, then we complement the family's funds with financial aid.

Admissions Director

Tom Harper

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

BFF

Arts and Music Programs:

Magical Movement Dancers

School Notes

We offer three distinct programs:

A comprehensive, inclusive pre-K program for children ages 3-5 in which children with typical needs join with children with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities;
A school-age program exclusively for children and young adults ages 5-21 with these types of disabilities who are grouped by age and ability rather than grade level;
A state-licensed community habilitation program for adults 21 and older who are unable to secure employment because of the severity of their disabilities.

Source: Verified school update

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Mercy Special Learning Center's tuition is approximately $21,000 for private students.

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The application deadline for Mercy Special Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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