Cornerstone School is an independent day facility providing educational, therapeutic, and reintegration services for up to 35 male and female students in grades 2 - 12.
Accepted students are in need of specialized services in a self-contained classroom due to academic and emotional difficulties which interfere with their ability to function in the traditional school environment.
Cornerstone serves students with emotional disabilities, learning impairment, specific learning disabilities, other health impairment and developmental disabilities.
The mission of the school is to build a safe, trusting and responsible community in which students are encouraged to take risks, rise to challenges, fulfill expectations and support each other.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 12%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cornerstone School often compared to?
Cornerstone School is often viewed alongside schools like Arlington Schhool (the) by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Cornerstone School?
The application deadline for Cornerstone School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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