Glenforest School serves 61 students in grades Kindergarten-12, is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Other school association(s).
The student:teacher of Glenforest School is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Average class size: 4 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
4 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- A Glenforest Student: 'As a junior in high school, I was struggling to pass in my classes...'. -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Glenforest School?
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When is the application deadline for Glenforest School?
The application deadline for Glenforest School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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