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
School Calendar
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.: 13:1
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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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
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(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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