Lexington School For The Deaf

The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf seeks to be an exemplary education, service and research institution for the deaf and hard of hearing in Metropolitan New York City and the country.
Its special emphases are collaborating with the deaf and hard of hearing to realize their full potential in both the deaf and hard of hearing worlds; working with individuals - and their families - of all ages, races, creeds, colors, ethnicities, languages, genders, sexual preferences and socio-economic situations and with a wide range of capacities, interests, and needs; ensuring mastery of expressive and receptive communication skills by individuals at every point along the spectrum of deaf to hard of hearing; designing, constructing and using the evolving information technologies to best advantage; and taking a leading position - in concert with the deaf and hard of hearing communities - in articulating the multifaceted challenges, opportunities and needs for services of the deaf and hard of hearing.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students
274 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Lexington School For The Deaf Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Lexington School For The Deaf?
The application deadline for Lexington School For The Deaf is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Students Return from Spring Break
May 01, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School - End of Fourth Quarter Marking Period
June 26, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of Summer School
July 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Summer School
August 09, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Queens County, NY is $9,034 for elementary schools and $10,728 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Queens County, NY is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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