Minnick Education Center - Wise
Special education school · Grades 2–8
Wise, VA
515 Hurricane Rd NE, Wise, VA 24293
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only special education school in Wise
- Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
Minnick Education Center - Wise is a special education school in Wise, Virginia, for students from 2nd grade through 8th grade. It has about 13 students and around 4 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 86% since 2013–14. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 2–8
- Students
- 13
- Teachers
- 3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 2 girls, 11 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 56% of special education schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of special education schools nationwide.
- Compared with 231 special education schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Minnick Education Center - Wise whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit 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 Minnick Education Center - Wise
What grades does Minnick Education Center - Wise serve?
Minnick Education Center - Wise serves grades 2–8.
How many students attend Minnick Education Center - Wise?
About 13 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Minnick Education Center - Wise?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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