Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked OK School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Happy Hands Education Center
About the School
- Happy Hands Education Center and Deaf Christian Academy serve children and students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing ages birth through 4th grade with the vision of adding a grade level each year.
- Our mission is to empower these students to flourish in language, in social emotional development, in academics and in spiritual growth.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked OK School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Happy Hands Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
Campus Size
3 acres
Student Body
Total Students
66 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
varies by age and level of care. Most students receive scholarships through private means or state scholarships
% on Financial Aid
99%
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Educating Children, Nurturing Families, Building Hope
- School Mascot: Warrior
- Happy Hands Education Center and Deaf Christian Academy at Happy Hands serve Deaf and hard of hearing students ages infant - 4th grade.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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Happy Hands Education Center is often viewed alongside schools like Little Light House by visitors of our site.
What is Happy Hands Education Center's ranking?
Happy Hands Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oklahoma for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Happy Hands Education Center?
The application deadline for Happy Hands Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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