Rochester School for the Deaf
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
Rochester, NY
1545 Saint Paul St, Rochester, NY 14621
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any special education school in Rochester
- Smaller classes than 72% of special education schools in New York
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Rochester, New York, Rochester School for the Deaf is a special education school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 97 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of special education schools in New York. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 182 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 97
- Teachers
- 28 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 46 girls, 51 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 182 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 72% of special education schools in New York (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 63% of special education schools in New York.
- Compared with 89 special education schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
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 Rochester School for the Deaf
What grades does Rochester School for the Deaf serve?
Rochester School for the Deaf serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Rochester School for the Deaf?
About 97 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Rochester School for the Deaf?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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