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Central Institute for the Deaf

Special education school · Ungraded

Saint Louis, MO

825 S Taylor Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 94% of special education schools in Missouri
  • The smallest classes of any special education school in Saint Louis
  • Serving families in Saint Louis since at least 2011

In Saint Louis, Missouri, Central Institute for the Deaf is a special education school. About 18 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of special education schools in Missouri. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 179 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Ungraded
Students
18
Teachers
12 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
1.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 13 girls, 5 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
179 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 94% of special education schools in Missouri (2 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of special education schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 16 special education schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    22’11–1220’13–1433’15–1635’17–1822’19–2014’21–2218’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Student body

    White56%
    Black22%
    Asian17%
    Hispanic or Latino6%

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Central Institute for the Deaf whether it takes part.

    More about Missouri's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Central Institute for the Deaf

    What grades does Central Institute for the Deaf serve?

    Central Institute for the Deaf serves ungraded.

    How many students attend Central Institute for the Deaf?

    About 18 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Central Institute for the Deaf?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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