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Learning Skills Academy

Special education school · Grades 5–12

Rye, NH

1247 Washington Rd Ste 10, Rye, NH 03870

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in New Hampshire
  • One of the 3 largest special education schools in New Hampshire
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 27% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Rye since at least 2011

Learning Skills Academy is a special education school in Rye, New Hampshire, for students from 5th grade through 12th grade. It has about 56 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in New Hampshire. Enrollment has grown about 27% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 185 days a year. New Hampshire has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 5–12
Students
56
Teachers
28.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
1.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 23 girls, 33 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
185 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in New Hampshire (2 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 80% of special education schools in New Hampshire.
    • Compared with 15 special education schools in New Hampshire.

    Students by survey year

    44’11–1251’13–1452’15–1662’17–1857’19–2058’21–2256’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    51
    69
    712
    89
    99
    1010
    113
    123

    Student body

    White91%
    Two or more races5%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Asian2%

    Help paying tuition in New Hampshire

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Learning Skills Academy whether it takes part.

    More about New Hampshire'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 Learning Skills Academy

    What grades does Learning Skills Academy serve?

    Learning Skills Academy serves grades 5–12.

    How many students attend Learning Skills Academy?

    About 56 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Learning Skills Academy?

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

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