The School at Sweetser
Special education school · Grades 3–12
Saco, ME
50 Moody St, Saco, ME 04072
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest special education schools in Maine
- Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
- Serving families in Saco since at least 2011
The School at Sweetser is a special education school in Saco, Maine, for students from 3rd grade through 12th grade. It has about 50 students and around 5 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 186 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 3–12
- Students
- 50
- Teachers
- 10 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 11 girls, 39 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 186 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
- Larger than 89% of special education schools in Maine.
- Compared with 18 special education schools in Maine.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 The School at Sweetser
What grades does The School at Sweetser serve?
The School at Sweetser serves grades 3–12.
How many students attend The School at Sweetser?
About 50 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The School at Sweetser?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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