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Valley Ridge Academy
Elementary School
325 ALUM ST, Lehighton, PA 18235
Enrollment
26
Student-Teacher
3.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
26
Student-Teacher
3.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Valley Ridge Academy
Elementary School in Lehighton · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Valley Ridge Academy
Valley Ridge Academy is a private elementary school in Lehighton, PA. Valley Ridge Academy serves approximately 26 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 26 students, Valley Ridge Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3.7:1 students to teachers, Valley Ridge Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Valley Ridge Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
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Student Demographics
All Schools in Lehighton
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Valley Ridge Academy (this school) | — |
| Lehighton Area MS | 4.9 |
| Lehighton Area Elementary Center | 7.3 |
| Lehighton Area HS | 7.2 |
| Towamensing El Sch | 8.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 26 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.7:1
- Address
- 325 ALUM ST, Lehighton, PA 18235
- Phone
- (610) 379-1266
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in PA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
325 ALUM ST, Lehighton, PA 18235
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Valley Ridge Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lehighton Area Elementary Center (rated 7.3/10, 0.7 miles away). Another option is Parkside Education Center (rated 7.0/10, 5.7 miles away, in nearby Palmerton). Additionally, ST JOHN NEUMANN REGIONAL SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 5.5 miles away, in nearby Palmerton). For more schools in Lehighton, see our Lehighton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSOCIATES ISST Weissport | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Lehighton Area MS Lehighton | 0.7 mi | 4.9 |
| WILLOW ACADEMY Lehighton | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Lehighton Area HS Lehighton | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Lehighton Area Elementary Center Lehighton | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| PACKER RIDGE ACADEMY Lehighton | 1.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Jim Thorpe Area HS Jim Thorpe | 3.5 mi | 6.0 |
| L B Morris El Sch Jim Thorpe | 3.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Carbon Career & Technical Institute Jim Thorpe | 4.0 mi | 7.3 |
| MAHONING VALLEY ACADEMY Lehighton | 3.1 mi | 7.4 |
| ST JOHN NEUMANN REGIONAL SCHOOL Palmerton | 5.5 mi | 6.4 |
| S S Palmer El Sch Palmerton | 5.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Panther Valley El Sch Nesquehoning | 5.8 mi | 3.8 |
| Palmerton Area HS Palmerton | 5.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Palmerton Area JHS Palmerton | 5.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Parkside Education Center Palmerton | 5.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Slatington El Sch Slatington | 6.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Northern Lehigh SHS Slatington | 7.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Northern Lehigh MS Slatington | 7.1 mi | 5.6 |
| ST JOHN NEUMANN REGIONAL SCHOOL Slatington | 7.6 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 18235 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,626
Median Home Value
$218,000
Median Rent
$1,003/mo
Population
19,121
College Educated
19.4%
Homeownership
79.4%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
9%
Median Age
47.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Valley Ridge Academy
What grades does Valley Ridge Academy serve?
Valley Ridge Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Valley Ridge Academy?
Valley Ridge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 26 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Ridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Ridge Academy is 3.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Valley Ridge Academy a private school?
Yes, Valley Ridge Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Valley Ridge Academy a religious school?
No, Valley Ridge Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 26
- Gender Split
- 81% M / 19% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Carbon County
- Phone
- (610) 379-1266
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