Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Valley Ridge Academy
About the School
- BHA is a private academic school licensed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
- We provide local public school districts with an innovative alternative to after-school placements, district housed alternative education programs, and costly special education programs.
- Our staff offers opportunities for success that students may not have in their current placements.
- We work diligently with children who have a prognosis for failure and show them how to succeed.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Valley Ridge Academy often compared to?
Valley Ridge Academy is often viewed alongside schools like St. John Neumann Regional School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Valley Ridge Academy?
The application deadline for Valley Ridge Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: Valley Ridge Academy vs. St. John Neumann Regional School
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The nearest preschool is Bethlehem Christian School Cherryville Campus (10.4 miles away)
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(610) 379-5461
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200 Beaver Run Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 577-0048
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School Reviews
5 4/6/2019
good school, good teachers
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