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Temple Grandin School

Special education school · Grades 6–12

Boulder, CO

3131 Indian Rd Ste A, Boulder, CO 80301

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 Boulder
  • Smaller classes than 93% of special education schools nationwide

In Boulder, Colorado, Temple Grandin School is a special education school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 22 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of special education schools nationwide. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 172 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
22
Teachers
8.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 8 girls, 14 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7 hours
School year
172 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 93% of special education schools nationwide (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of special education schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,123 special education schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    23’13–1423’15–1618’17–1820’19–2018’21–2222’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    62
    72
    81
    94
    109
    113
    121

    Student body

    White95%
    Black5%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

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    Questions about Temple Grandin School

    What grades does Temple Grandin School serve?

    Temple Grandin School serves grades 6–12.

    How many students attend Temple Grandin School?

    About 22 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Temple Grandin School?

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