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Benhaven Academy

50 N Plains Hwy Wallingford, CT 06492

Tel: (203) 774-0008

www.benhaven.org

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked CT School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 32 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

Benhaven Academy in Wallingford, CT, is a co–ed special education school serving grades 5 through 12 in a suburban setting.
The school enrolls 32 students with a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 supported by 10 teachers.
Ninety percent of the faculty hold advanced degrees, ranking Benhaven Academy among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for teacher qualifications.
Benhaven Academy offers a post–graduate year program and a summer school option.
The school maintains a nonsectarian orientation and a casual dress code within the Wallingford Center neighborhood.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked CT School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 32 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Benhaven Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Benhaven Academy
5	2
6	2
7	2
8	4
9	3
10	6
11	1
12	2
Ungraded	10

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1967

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Campus Size

35 acres

School Motto

Enabling individuals with autism to lead fulfilling lives.

Student Body

Total Students

32 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 33%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benhaven Academy's ranking?

Benhaven Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Benhaven Academy?

The application deadline for Benhaven Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Benhaven Academy located?

Benhaven Academy is located in the Wallingford Center neighborhood of Wallingford, CT. There are 5 other private schools located in Wallingford Center.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New Haven County, CT is $18,867 for elementary schools and $31,559 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Haven County, CT is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).