Cleary School for the Deaf
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Nesconset, NY
301 Smithtown Blvd, Nesconset, NY 11767
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 78% of special education schools in New York
- Serving families in Nesconset since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Nesconset, New York, Cleary School for the Deaf is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 50 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of special education schools in New York. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 210 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 50
- Teachers
- 16.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 24 girls, 26 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Rockville Centre
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 210 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 78% of special education schools in New York (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of special education schools in New York.
- Compared with 89 special education schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 Cleary School for the Deaf
What grades does Cleary School for the Deaf serve?
Cleary School for the Deaf serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Cleary School for the Deaf?
About 50 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Cleary School for the Deaf?
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