Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Jowonio School
About the School
- Jowonio School's mission is to provide model inclusive programs for young children, where diversity is celebrated and all are free to learn and grow.
- Jowonio is dedicated to creating innovative educational settings where children of all abilities are full participants, encouraged to reach their potential, offering a wide range of therapeutic and family support services, providing training and development for teachers, therapists and parents in collaboration with educational institutions and community agencies, and advocating for the inclusion of all children in schools and in society.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Autism, physical disabilities, sensory issues, LD, communication delays/differences
Year Founded
1969
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
186 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Sliding scale and scholarships available
Admissions Director
Carol Spartano
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'To set free.'
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Jowonio School is often viewed alongside schools like Childtime Learning Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Jowonio School?
The application deadline for Jowonio School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Jowonio School located?
Jowonio School is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Syracuse, NY.
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