ChooseAPrivateSchool.com Español

New Horizons Academy

Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12

Wauseon, OH

220 Lawrence Ave, Wauseon, OH 43567

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 83% of special education schools in Ohio
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Wauseon, Ohio, New Horizons Academy is a special education school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 94 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of special education schools in Ohio. Enrollment is up about 327% since 2013–14. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 184 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
94
Teachers
26 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 28 girls, 66 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
184 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

Reviews

Be the first to share what you love about New Horizons Academy.

    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 83% of special education schools in Ohio (4 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 66% of special education schools in Ohio.
    • Compared with 29 special education schools in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    22’13–1461’15–1694’17–18104’19–20118’21–2294’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K11
    K6
    110
    25
    37
    410
    52
    66
    73
    89
    916
    1012
    115
    123

    Student body

    White48%
    Hispanic or Latino22%
    Two or more races16%
    Black9%
    Asian5%

    Help paying tuition in Ohio

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

    More about Ohio'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?

    More questions to ask →

    Questions about New Horizons Academy

    What grades does New Horizons Academy serve?

    New Horizons Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend New Horizons Academy?

    About 94 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at New Horizons Academy?

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

    Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us

    Other private schools nearby

    St. John Lutheran School

    Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–7

    Smaller classes than 96% of Christian schools in Ohio

    Napoleon, OH6.2 mi

    AOverall grade22 students5 students per teacher

    St. Paul Lutheran School

    Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8

    Serving families in Napoleon since at least 2011

    Napoleon, OH11 mi

    B-Overall grade175 students15 students per teacher

    St. Richard School

    Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

    Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic schools in Ohio

    Swanton, OH14 mi

    A+Overall grade53 students7 students per teacher