The Riley Behavioral and Educational Center
Special education school · Grades K–6
Huntsville, AL
306 Wynn Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only special education school in Huntsville
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Huntsville since at least 2011
In Huntsville, Alabama, The Riley Behavioral and Educational Center is a special education school for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. About 24 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 26% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–6
- Students
- 24
- Teachers
- 3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 4 girls, 20 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 66% of special education schools nationwide.
- Compared with 231 special education schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Alabama
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Riley Behavioral and Educational Center whether it takes part.
- CHOOSE Act education savings accounts · Education savings account
- Alabama Accountability Act scholarship 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 The Riley Behavioral and Educational Center
What grades does The Riley Behavioral and Educational Center serve?
The Riley Behavioral and Educational Center serves grades K–6.
How many students attend The Riley Behavioral and Educational Center?
About 24 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Riley Behavioral and Educational Center?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Alabama has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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