A learning experience like no other, Crotched Mountain School offers a flexible learning environment where students build relationships, discover skills and talents, and attain their highest level of independence.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked NH School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Crotched Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1953
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 19%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Average Class Size
6 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education as a private special education school and a non-public school. Approved to serve all 13 educational codings for students age 4 through 21.
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Delphine Lenoir
School Notes
- In the heart of New Hampshire, perched on an idyllic 1,400-acre campus overlooking the Contoocook River Valley, Crotched Mountain School offers a unique combination of innovative day and residential special education, year-round accessible recreation, award-winning arts and music programming, community and campus-based vocational experiences, and a comprehensive suite of therapeutic supports.
- For over 50 years, Crotched Mountain School has provided an unforgettable day and residential special education experience surrounded by the natural beauty of New Hampshire. We help our students gain the skills to succeed in the community and to live a life of maximum independence.
- A fully accredited Kindergarten through 12+ residential and day school located less than two hours from Boston and 45 minutes from Manchester, NH, Crotched Mountain School specializes in autism, communication needs, and addressing challenging behaviors.
- Our comprehensive educational and treatment approaches are complemented by 24-hour nursing support.
- Crotched Mountain School is approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education as a private special education school. We are licensed for all recognized IEP classifications.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Crotched Mountain School?
The acceptance rate of Crotched Mountain School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 74%.
What is Crotched Mountain School's ranking?
Crotched Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Crotched Mountain School?
The application deadline for Crotched Mountain School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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