A learning experience like no other, Crotched Mountain School offers a flexible learning environment where students build relationships, discover skills and talents, and attain their highest level of independence.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1953
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
6 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education as a private special education school and a non-public school. Approved to serve all 13 educational codings for students age 4 through 21.
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Delphine Lenoir
School Notes
- In the heart of New Hampshire, perched on an idyllic 1,400-acre campus overlooking the Contoocook River Valley, Crotched Mountain School offers a unique combination of innovative day and residential special education, year-round accessible recreation, award-winning arts and music programming, community and campus-based vocational experiences, and a comprehensive suite of therapeutic supports.
- For over 50 years, Crotched Mountain School has provided an unforgettable day and residential special education experience surrounded by the natural beauty of New Hampshire. We help our students gain the skills to succeed in the community and to live a life of maximum independence.
- A fully accredited Kindergarten through 12+ residential and day school located less than two hours from Boston and 45 minutes from Manchester, NH, Crotched Mountain School specializes in autism, communication needs, and addressing challenging behaviors.
- Our comprehensive educational and treatment approaches are complemented by 24-hour nursing support.
- Crotched Mountain School is approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education as a private special education school. We are licensed for all recognized IEP classifications.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Legacy By Gersh At Crotched Mountain?
The acceptance rate of Legacy By Gersh At Crotched Mountain is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 73%.
When is the application deadline for Legacy By Gersh At Crotched Mountain?
The application deadline for Legacy By Gersh At Crotched Mountain is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Special Education School
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(603) 679-2021
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Gr: 1-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 7 students
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215 Commerce Way, Suite 300
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Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 433-4192
48.5 miles
Gr: PK-12
105 Eastern Avenue
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
49.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9 South Merrimack Road
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 400-1515
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 400-1515
6.1 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 125 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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Special Education School
1247 Washington Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 964-4903
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 964-4903
45.7 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 5 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Seacoast Learning Collaborative
Special Education School
51 Carlton E. Sockwell Way
Newton, NH 03858
(603) 679-2021
Newton, NH 03858
(603) 679-2021
32.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 7 students
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Special Education School
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48.5 miles
Gr: PK-12
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(603) 332-2848
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2848
49.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9 South Merrimack Road
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 400-1515
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 400-1515
6.1 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 125 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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1247 Washington Rd.
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(603) 964-4903
Rye, NH 03870
(603) 964-4903
45.7 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 5 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Miles
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Special Education School
215 Commerce Way, Suite 300
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 433-4192
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 433-4192
48.5 miles
Gr: PK-12
9 South Merrimack Road
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 400-1515
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 400-1515
6.1 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 125 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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(603) 358-3384
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
33.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(770) 998-1017
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(770) 998-1017
914.4 miles
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Location
Miles
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Growing Imaginations Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
188 Elm Street
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4659
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4659
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 41 students
Early Learning Center Of Milford
Daycare / Preschool
352 Elm Street
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 672-1949
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 672-1949
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 116 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Tumbleweeds Child Care Inc ![Tumbleweeds Child Care Inc Photo - Tumbleweeds Child Care]( "Tumbleweeds Child Care Inc Photo - Tumbleweeds Child Care")
Daycare / Preschool
31 Prince St
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-5390
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-5390
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
94 NH-101A
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 886-0110
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 886-0110
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 182 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Country Village Montessori School
Montessori School
2 Overlook Dr
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 672-3882
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 672-3882
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 19 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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High Mowing School ![High Mowing School Photo - The only International Waldorf boarding & day school in North America, High Mowing welcomes students from across the globe. Explore our 300-acre classroom. Become a citizen of the world, a steward of the land with a global perspective. Join us, get connected.]( "High Mowing School Photo - The only International Waldorf boarding & day school in North America, High Mowing welcomes students from across the globe. Explore our 300-acre classroom. Become a citizen of the world, a steward of the land with a global perspective. Join us, get connected.")
Special Program Emphasis
222 Isaac Frye Hwy
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-2391
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-2391
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 361 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
9 South Merrimack Road
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 400-1515
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 400-1515
6.1 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 125 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
The Rsec Academy
Special Education School
31 Old Nashua Road
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
6.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
South Merrimack Christian Academy
(Christian)
517 Boston Post Road
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 880-6832
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 880-6832
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
410 Amherst Street, Suite 150
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 316-6444
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 316-6444
8.9 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 17 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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Country Village Montessori School
Montessori School
2 Overlook Dr
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 672-3882
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 672-3882
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 19 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
High Mowing School ![High Mowing School Photo - The only International Waldorf boarding & day school in North America, High Mowing welcomes students from across the globe. Explore our 300-acre classroom. Become a citizen of the world, a steward of the land with a global perspective. Join us, get connected.]( "High Mowing School Photo - The only International Waldorf boarding & day school in North America, High Mowing welcomes students from across the globe. Explore our 300-acre classroom. Become a citizen of the world, a steward of the land with a global perspective. Join us, get connected.")
Special Program Emphasis
222 Isaac Frye Hwy
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-2391
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-2391
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 361 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
9 South Merrimack Road
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 400-1515
Hollis, NH 03049
(603) 400-1515
6.1 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 125 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
The Rsec Academy
Special Education School
31 Old Nashua Road
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 673-6656
6.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
South Merrimack Christian Academy
(Christian)
517 Boston Post Road
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 880-6832
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 880-6832
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Growing Imaginations Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
188 Elm Street
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4659
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 673-4659
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 41 students
Early Learning Center Of Milford
Daycare / Preschool
352 Elm Street
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 672-1949
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 672-1949
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 116 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
31 Prince St
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-5390
Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-5390
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
94 NH-101A
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 886-0110
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 886-0110
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 182 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Country Village Montessori School
Montessori School
2 Overlook Dr
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 672-3882
Amherst, NH 03031
(603) 672-3882
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 19 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Templeton Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17 South Rd.
Templeton, MA 01468
(978) 939-8892
Templeton, MA 01468
(978) 939-8892
9513.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 581 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Westminster Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9 Academy Hill
Westminster, MA 01473
(978) 874-2043
Westminster, MA 01473
(978) 874-2043
9514.3 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
278 Pearl Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 991-0900
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 991-0900
9514.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 1,087 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Gardner High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Catherine Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1600
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1600
9514.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 808 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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