Gersh Academy serves 121 students in grades Kindergarten-12. The student:teacher of Gersh Academy is 4:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
121 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
59%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 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)
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Gersh Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Ascent School For Individuals With Autism by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Gersh Academy?
The application deadline for Gersh Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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