Intensive Education Academy In (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CT School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 2-12
Enrollment: 56 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 7 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Intensive Education Academy In ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 2-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Intensive Education Academy In
2	3
3	1
6	6
7	3
8	2
9	7
10	5
11	8
12	21

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Autism, Developmental Delay, Dyslexia, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Visual or Hearing Impairment, Orthopedic Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Disabilities, and/or OHI-ADD/ADHD

Year Founded

1971

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

56 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

99%

Average Class Size

7 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Christianna Connery

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Unified

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Unified

School Notes

Intensive Education Academy is to provide a sound and appropriate education for students with learning disabilities.
A five to one student/staff ratio makes it possible for all students to receive an individualized curriculum based on their specific needs.
IEA offers a nurturing, small, structured setting with an emphasis on building self-esteem in a supportive environment that stimulates enthusiasm for learning.
A challenging academic curriculum, which also includes instruction in technology, music, art, physical education, culinary arts and character development/social skills. IEA is dedicated to providing more than just life skills to our students.While these are certainly imperative, the true measure of our success is providing students with real educational skills.
We are always challenging ourselves to find new, intelligent and effective ways to communicate with our students.
We are constantly seeking innovative technologies to bring new methods of learning into the classroom.
Our programs are diverse, our scope is broad and our commitment to learning is complete is dedicated to providing more than just life skills to our students.
While these are certainly imperative, the true measure of our success is providing students with real educational skills.
We are always challenging ourselves to find new, intelligent and effective ways to communicate with our students.
We are constantly seeking innovative technologies to bring new methods of learning into the classroom.
Our programs are diverse, our scope is broad and our commitment to learning is complete.

School Motto: Strive for Success

Intensive Education Academy is to provide a sound and appropriate education for students with learning disabilities.
A five to one student/staff ratio makes it possible for all students to receive an individualized curriculum based on their specific needs.
IEA offers a nurturing, small, structured setting with an emphasis on building self-esteem in a supportive environment that stimulates enthusiasm for learning.
A challenging academic curriculum, which also includes instruction in technology, music, art, physical education, culinary arts and character development/social skills. IEA is dedicated to providing more than just life skills to our students.While these are certainly imperative, the true measure of our success is providing students with real educational skills.
We are always challenging ourselves to find new, intelligent and effective ways to communicate with our students.
We are constantly seeking innovative technologies to bring new methods of learning into the classroom.
Our programs are diverse, our scope is broad and our commitment to learning is complete is dedicated to providing more than just life skills to our students.
While these are certainly imperative, the true measure of our success is providing students with real educational skills.
We are always challenging ourselves to find new, intelligent and effective ways to communicate with our students.
We are constantly seeking innovative technologies to bring new methods of learning into the classroom.
Our programs are diverse, our scope is broad and our commitment to learning is complete.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Intensive Education Academy In cost?

Intensive Education Academy In's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Intensive Education Academy In?

The acceptance rate of Intensive Education Academy In is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.

What sports does Intensive Education Academy In offer?

Intensive Education Academy In offers 1 interscholastic sports: Volleyball.

What is Intensive Education Academy In's ranking?

Intensive Education Academy In ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Intensive Education Academy In?

The application deadline for Intensive Education Academy In is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in West Hartford, CT is $25,438 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in West Hartford, CT is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).