Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Dr Gertrude A Barber Center, Inc
About the School
- Since our founding in 1952 by the late Dr. Gertrude A. Barber, we have grown from a one-room classroom to a dynamic, multi-faceted facility that provides education, services and support to individuals, families and professionals.
- The Barber National Institute offers a complete range of services that includes early intervention for infants and toddlers, an inclusive preschool, PreK Counts program for at-risk preschoolers, an Autism Center of Excellence, an approved private school, job training and placement, residential options including community group homes, Lifesharing and supported living programs, in-home services, behavioral therapy, a creative arts program and a retirement center.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
as part of broader developmental disabilities diagnoses
Year Founded
1952
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
146 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
9 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No dress code
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Since our founding in 1952 by the late Dr. Gertrude A. Barber, we have grown from a one-room classroom to a dynamic, multi-faceted facility that provides education, services and support to individuals, families and professionals. The Barber National Institute offers a complete range of services that includes early intervention for infants and toddlers, an inclusive preschool, an Autism Center of Excellence, an approved private school, job training and placement, residential options including community group homes, Lifesharing and supported living programs, in-home services, specialized therapies and behavioral therapy, a creative arts program and a retirement center.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Dr Gertrude A Barber Center, Inc?
The application deadline for Dr Gertrude A Barber Center, Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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