Elizabeth Ives School For Special Children serves 14 students in grades 3-12, is a member of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers and the State or regional independent school association.
The student:teacher of Elizabeth Ives School For Special Children is 4:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Elizabeth Ives School For Special Children?
The application deadline for Elizabeth Ives School For Special Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Elizabeth Ives School For Special Children is Whitney Hall School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Laurel Oaks Adventist School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is North Haven KinderCare (0.9 miles away)
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Miles
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North Haven KinderCare ![North Haven KinderCare Photo - North Haven KinderCare]( "North Haven KinderCare Photo - North Haven KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
70-A Washington Ave.
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-7474
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-7474
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Sunny Side Up Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
76 Maple Avenue
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-7395
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-7395
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Mt. Carmel KinderCare ![Mt. Carmel KinderCare Photo - Mt. Carmel KinderCare]( "Mt. Carmel KinderCare Photo - Mt. Carmel KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
3025 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 248-8262
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 248-8262
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Laurel Oaks Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
14 W Shepard Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Tuition listed
St. Rita School ![St. Rita School Photo - Inspiring children to achieve academic excellence in a safe, nurturing, andfaith-filled environment]( "St. Rita School Photo - Inspiring children to achieve academic excellence in a safe, nurturing, andfaith-filled environment")
(Catholic)
1601 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-3114
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-3114
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Whitney Hall School
Special Education School
1400 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-2116
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-2116
3.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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All-girls (Catholic)
265 Benham St
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 288-2309
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 288-2309
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition listed
871 Prospect St
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 764-9314
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 764-9314
4.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Avg. class size: 8 students
50 Loomis Place
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 777-3464
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 777-3464
4.8 miles
Gr: K-9 | 435 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Laurel Oaks Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
14 W Shepard Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Tuition listed
St. Rita School ![St. Rita School Photo - Inspiring children to achieve academic excellence in a safe, nurturing, andfaith-filled environment]( "St. Rita School Photo - Inspiring children to achieve academic excellence in a safe, nurturing, andfaith-filled environment")
(Catholic)
1601 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-3114
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-3114
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5
Whitney Hall School
Special Education School
1400 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-2116
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-2116
3.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition listed
Salma K Farid Academy
(Islamic)
131 Leeder Hill Dr
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 230-1965
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 230-1965
3.8 miles
Gr: K-7 | 47 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Haven KinderCare ![North Haven KinderCare Photo - North Haven KinderCare]( "North Haven KinderCare Photo - North Haven KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
70-A Washington Ave.
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-7474
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-7474
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Sunny Side Up Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
76 Maple Avenue
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-7395
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 239-7395
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Mt. Carmel KinderCare ![Mt. Carmel KinderCare Photo - Mt. Carmel KinderCare]( "Mt. Carmel KinderCare Photo - Mt. Carmel KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
3025 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 248-8262
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 248-8262
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Laurel Oaks Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
14 W Shepard Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Tuition listed
St. Rita School ![St. Rita School Photo - Inspiring children to achieve academic excellence in a safe, nurturing, andfaith-filled environment]( "St. Rita School Photo - Inspiring children to achieve academic excellence in a safe, nurturing, andfaith-filled environment")
(Catholic)
1601 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-3114
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-3114
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5
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