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Merakey Autism Center Carlisle

898 Waggoners Gap Rd Carlisle, PA 17013

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Merakey Autism Center Carlisle is a co–ed special education school located in the small city of Carlisle, PA, serving students in grades K through 12.
  • The school enrolls 30 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 5 teachers.
  • The student body includes 14% students of color, reflecting some diversity within this small enrollment.
  • Merakey Autism Center Carlisle operates as a nonsectarian program without religious affiliation.
  • As a city–based special education school, it serves families seeking specialized K–12 education in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
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Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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When is the application deadline for Merakey Autism Center Carlisle?
The application deadline for Merakey Autism Center Carlisle is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Cumberland County, PA is $8,525 for elementary schools and $8,880 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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