Cajal Academy
Special education school · Grades 2–12
Westport, CT
25 Sylvan Rd S Ste U, Westport, CT 06880
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- The only special education school in Westport
- Smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in Connecticut
In Westport, Connecticut, Cajal Academy is a special education school for students from 2nd grade through 12th grade. About 11 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in Connecticut. The school day runs about 6 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 2–12
- Students
- 11
- Teachers
- 6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 1.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 4 girls, 7 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in Connecticut (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of special education schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 28 special education schools in Connecticut.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Cajal Academy
What grades does Cajal Academy serve?
Cajal Academy serves grades 2–12.
How many students attend Cajal Academy?
About 11 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Cajal Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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