Mariposa School
Special education school · Grades 4–12
Cary, NC
203 Gregson Dr, Cary, NC 27511
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 96% of special education schools in North Carolina
- The smallest classes of any special education school in Cary
Mariposa School is a special education school in Cary, North Carolina, for students from 4th grade through 12th grade. It has about 14 students and around 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 96% of special education schools in North Carolina. Enrollment has grown about 17% since 2019–20. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 232 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 4–12
- Students
- 14
- Teachers
- 20 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 0.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 1 girls, 13 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 232 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 96% of special education schools in North Carolina (1 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of special education schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 28 special education schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Mariposa School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
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 Mariposa School
What grades does Mariposa School serve?
Mariposa School serves grades 4–12.
How many students attend Mariposa School?
About 14 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mariposa School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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