CID is a school where teachers, audiologists and speech-language pathologists use listening and spoken language to teach children who are deaf and hard of hearing from birth to age 12 (audiology through age 18).
We teach children to listen, talk, read and succeed in their local schools without the use of sign language.
CID also provides educational curricula, expert consultation and continuing education opportunities for professionals.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked MO School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Central Institute for the Deaf ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Year Founded
1914
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
5 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
CID students with hearing loss receive full tuition scholarships.
% on Financial Aid
100%
Admissions Director
Lynda Berkowitz
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Tennis
School Notes
- School Motto: Listen Talk Read Succeed
- full scholarship support for students
- caring, experienced, energetic teachers with advanced degrees
- on-site pediatric audiologists and speech-language pathologists
- on-site occupational therapist
- cochlear implant expertise
- specially constructed facilities for teaching deaf children, birth to age 12
- Washington University affiliated program
- Missouri First Steps provider for birth-3
- Illinois Child and Family Connections
- dynamic early literacy and literacy programs
- play-based learning pre-k and kindergarten
- emphasis on socail, social-emotional and pragmatic skills along with speech, listening, language, reading and academics
- physical education, art, music and computer
- parent support meetings
- transition assistance
- special activities
- before and after school care available
- extended school year program
- graduate enrichment programs (summer)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- T. Alan Hurwitz - Former Director Emeritus of Gallaudet University
- Heather Whitestone - 1995 Miss America
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Central Institute for the Deaf?
Central Institute for the Deaf famous alumni include: T. Alan Hurwitz and Heather Whitestone.
Does Central Institute for the Deaf offer a summer program?
Yes, Central Institute for the Deaf offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Central Institute for the Deaf's ranking?
Central Institute for the Deaf ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Central Institute for the Deaf?
The application deadline for Central Institute for the Deaf is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Central Institute for the Deaf is St. Louis University High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is New City School (1.2 miles away)
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4970 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-0330
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 531-0330
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Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-8513
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-8513
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Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Program Emphasis
5209 Waterman Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-6411
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-6411
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 296 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5110 Wilson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-1437
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-1437
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
3851 Washington Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 531-9091
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 531-9091
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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