Soaring Heights School–Mifflintown is a nonsectarian special education school serving 24 students in grades K–12 in a small suburb of Mifflin, PA.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 4 teachers supporting its co–ed enrollment.
The student population includes approximately 4% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
As a suburban private school in Pennsylvania, tuition levels and program offerings are tailored to families seeking K–12 special education services.
Nearby schools include Soaring Heights School in Altoona and other private options offering early childhood through high school education within a 2–mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Soaring Heights School - Mifflintown?
The application deadline for Soaring Heights School - Mifflintown is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Soaring Heights School - Mifflintown is Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holy Trinity Catholic School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Soaring Heights School
Special Education School
400 Lakemont Park Blvd Ste 300
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 414-3903
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 414-3903
0.1 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 29 students
Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
113 Byron Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-6419
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-6419
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Tuition listed
Holy Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
321 Spruce St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-6112
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-6112
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Holy Trinity Middle School Campus
(Catholic)
5519 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-7835
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-7835
1.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 111 students
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School ![Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School Photo - Students Working in Groups]( "Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School Photo - Students Working in Groups")
(Catholic)
2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School ![Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School Photo - Students Working in Groups]( "Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School Photo - Students Working in Groups")
(Catholic)
2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
Adelphoi Education At Altoona
Alternative School
600s. Jaggard St.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
2.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students
1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Merakey Education Center
Special Education School
1012 8th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-3733
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Merakey Education Center - East Freedom
Special Education School
2879 Everett Rd
East Freedom, PA 16637
(814) 696-3390
East Freedom, PA 16637
(814) 696-3390
7.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
321 Spruce St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-6112
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-6112
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Holy Trinity Middle School Campus
(Catholic)
5519 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-7835
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-7835
1.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 111 students
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School ![Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School Photo - Students Working in Groups]( "Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School Photo - Students Working in Groups")
(Catholic)
2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
Adelphoi Education At Altoona
Alternative School
600s. Jaggard St.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 204-0018
2.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students
Holy Trinity Elementary Holidaysburg Campus
(Catholic)
321 Spruce St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 696-6112
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 696-6112
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 98 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
113 Byron Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-6419
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-6419
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Tuition listed
Holy Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
321 Spruce St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-6112
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-6112
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Holy Trinity Elementary Holidaysburg Campus
(Catholic)
321 Spruce St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 696-6112
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 696-6112
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 98 students Tuition listed
Altoona Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
1400 4th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-4371
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
1100 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-9710
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
547 Locust Street
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
9331.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 994 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
535 Locust Street
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
9331.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 798 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Vocational School
948 Ben Franklin Highway
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-6490
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-6490
9334.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 Schoolhouse Rd
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8432
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8432
9334.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 542 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 Schoolhouse Rd
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8860
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8860
9334.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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