Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Average class size: 4 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Glenforest School
About the School
- 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 (2026)
- 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 Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 18%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
4 students
Tuition & 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?
Glenforest School famous alumni include: A Glenforest Student: 'As a junior in high school, I was struggling to pass in my classes...'..
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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