School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Austine School opened its doors to both Deaf and Blind students in the Fall of 1912.
- In 1917, it was decided to devote Austine's resources exclusively to the education of the Deaf.
- Holton Hall, the original building and now a historic landmark, became a home away from home for growing numbers of Deaf students.
- As the student population increased, additional facilities were constructed resulting in the beautiful campus now known as Austine School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
- The mission of The Vermont Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Inc. is to provide comprehensive educational and support services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, adults, and families throughout Vermont and surrounding states.
- The Austine School opened its doors to both Deaf and Blind students in the Fall of 1912.
- In 1917, it was decided to devote Austine's resources exclusively to the education of the Deaf.
- Holton Hall, the original building and now a historic landmark, became a home away from home for growing numbers of Deaf students.
- As the student population increased, additional facilities were constructed resulting in the beautiful campus now known as Austine School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
- The mission of The Vermont Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Inc. is to provide comprehensive educational and support services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, adults, and families throughout Vermont and surrounding states.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Austine School For The Deaf?
The application deadline for Austine School For The Deaf is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Austine School For The Deaf is Community Schoolhouse (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Inspire For Autism (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hilltop Montessori School (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 16 students
Special Education School
130 Austine Dr Ste 240
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7301
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Special Education School
10 Oak Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7260
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
99 Stafford Farm Hill
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
48 Walnut St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
231 Western Ave
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-5544
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Special Education School
10 Oak Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7260
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
48 Walnut St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students
20 Technology Dr #5
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 246-1400
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 622 students
Extracurriculars: 4
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Distance: 10.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 11
Alternative School
418 Houghton Brook Rd
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6201
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 16 students
Special Education School
130 Austine Dr Ste 240
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7301
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Special Education School
10 Oak Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7260
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
99 Stafford Farm Hill
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
48 Walnut St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
231 Western Ave
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-5544
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
99 Stafford Farm Hill
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
48 Walnut St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
231 Western Ave
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-5544
Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
159 Grammar School Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Distance: 15.0 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
91 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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(413) 339-8316
Charlemont, MA 01339
(413) 339-8316
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Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
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Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-2521
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-2521
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(413) 625-9811
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-9811
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Rowe Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
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Rowe, MA 01367
(413) 512-5100
Rowe, MA 01367
(413) 512-5100
9528.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Newton School
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Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
70 Shelburne Rd
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(413) 772-1370
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1370
9528.6 miles
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