Very Good
#107 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 12% of private schools
Mercy Special Learning Center
School · Allentown, PA
A private school in Allentown, PA serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
830 S WOODWARD ST, Allentown, PA 18103
- 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Mercy Special Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,850/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Allentown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,545
Median home value
$242,400
Median rent
$1,333/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 296 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mercy Special Learning Center is listed in Allentown, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mercy Special Learning Center
Mercy Special Learning Center is a private school in Allentown, PA, serving approximately 45 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #107 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mercy Special Learning Center
What grades does Mercy Special Learning Center serve?
Mercy Special Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Mercy Special Learning Center?
Mercy Special Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercy Special Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercy Special Learning Center is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mercy Special Learning Center rank in PA?
Mercy Special Learning Center ranks #107 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Mercy Special Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercy Special Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mercy Special Learning Center a private school?
Yes, Mercy Special Learning Center is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mercy Special Learning Center a religious school?
Mercy Special Learning Center has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 45
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 184 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lehigh County
- Phone
- (610) 797-8242
- Area population (ZIP 18103)
- 47,336
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18103; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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