Center For Autism And Delvopmental Disorders in South Portland, ME, serves 13 students in grades 1 through 12 within a rural community setting.
This co–ed special education school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, with 2 full–time teachers supporting individualized instruction.
The school operates as a nonsectarian program, providing services tailored to the developmental needs of its student population.
Enrollment size and grade span allow for focused educational support for students with autism and developmental disorders.
Center For Autism And Delvopmental Disorders is one of several specialized education options in the South Portland and nearby Portland area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Center For Autism And Delvopmental Disorders often compared to?
Center For Autism And Delvopmental Disorders is often viewed alongside schools like Morrison Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Center For Autism And Delvopmental Disorders?
The application deadline for Center For Autism And Delvopmental Disorders is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Center For Autism And Delvopmental Disorders vs. Morrison Center
The nearest high school to Center For Autism And Delvopmental Disorders is Greater Portland Christian School (3.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Connections For Kids - Portland Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Glickman Lauder Center Of Excellence In Autism (1.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Connections For Kids - Portland Academy
Special Education School
100 Gannett Dr Ste A
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 854-1030
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 854-1030
0.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 5 students
The Glickman Lauder Center Of Excellence In Autism
Special Education School
37 Andover Rd
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 661-6741
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 661-6741
1.3 miles
Gr: PK | 25 students
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Daycare / Preschool
101 County Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 96 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Spring Harbor Academy
Special Education School
123 Andover Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 761-2364
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 761-2364
2.9 miles
Gr: PK | 12 students
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Cornerstone Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
415 Us Route 1
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 885-5123
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 885-5123
3.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 24 students
360 Spring St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 274-5224
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
267 Ocean Ave
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 774-6238
4.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Glickman Academy
Special Education School
899 Riverside St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1200
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 871-1200
4.9 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 48 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Connections For Kids - Portland Academy
Special Education School
100 Gannett Dr Ste A
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 854-1030
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 854-1030
0.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 5 students
The Little Dolphin School Foundation ![The Little Dolphin School Foundation Photo]( "The Little Dolphin School Foundation Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
101 County Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 96 students Avg. class size: 10 students
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Cornerstone Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
415 Us Route 1
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 885-5123
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 885-5123
3.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 24 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Glickman Lauder Center Of Excellence In Autism
Special Education School
37 Andover Rd
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 661-6741
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 661-6741
1.3 miles
Gr: PK | 25 students
The Little Dolphin School Foundation ![The Little Dolphin School Foundation Photo]( "The Little Dolphin School Foundation Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
101 County Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 874-9909
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 96 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Spring Harbor Academy
Special Education School
123 Andover Rd
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 761-2364
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 761-2364
2.9 miles
Gr: PK | 12 students
856 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-8689
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
1338 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 808-8350
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Miles
Quick Facts
Sea Road School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29 Sea Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1105
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1105
9562.1 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Kennebunkport Consolidated School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 20%10
25 School Street
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-2121
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-2121
9562.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Kennebunk High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
89 Fletcher Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1110
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1110
9562.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 683 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Middle School Of The Kennebunks
(Math: 69% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
60 Thompson Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 467-8004
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 467-8004
9562.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Kennebunk Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
177 Alewive Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-4402
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-4402
9563 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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