Connections for Kids - Portland Academy
Special education school · Grades 2–6
South Portland, ME
100 Gannett Dr Ste A, South Portland, ME 04106
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- The only special education school in South Portland
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Connections for Kids - Portland Academy is a special education school in South Portland, Maine, for students from 2nd grade through 6th grade. It has about 6 students and around 6 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 20% since 2019–20. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 2–6
- Students
- 6
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 6 girls, 0 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 97% of special education schools nationwide.
- Compared with 231 special education schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
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 Connections for Kids - Portland Academy
What grades does Connections for Kids - Portland Academy serve?
Connections for Kids - Portland Academy serves grades 2–6.
How many students attend Connections for Kids - Portland Academy?
About 6 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Connections for Kids - Portland Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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