Lexington School For The Deaf

30th Ave And 75th St East Elmhurst, NY 11370
www.lexnyc.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Lexington School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
249 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
8 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf seeks to be an exemplary education, service and research institution for the deaf and hard of hearing in Metropolitan New York City and the country.
  • Its special emphases are collaborating with the deaf and hard of hearing to realize their full potential in both the deaf and hard of hearing worlds; working with individuals - and their families - of all ages, races, creeds, colors, ethnicities, languages, genders, sexual preferences and socio-economic situations and with a wide range of capacities, interests, and needs; ensuring mastery of expressive and receptive communication skills by individuals at every point along the spectrum of deaf to hard of hearing; designing, constructing and using the evolving information technologies to best advantage; and taking a leading position - in concert with the deaf and hard of hearing communities - in articulating the multifaceted challenges, opportunities and needs for services of the deaf and hard of hearing.
  • School Mascot: Blue Jay
  • The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf seeks to be an exemplary education, service and research institution for the deaf and hard of hearing in Metropolitan New York City and the country.
  • Its special emphases are collaborating with the deaf and hard of hearing to realize their full potential in both the deaf and hard of hearing worlds; working with individuals - and their families - of all ages, races, creeds, colors, ethnicities, languages, genders, sexual preferences and socio-economic situations and with a wide range of capacities, interests, and needs; ensuring mastery of expressive and receptive communication skills by individuals at every point along the spectrum of deaf to hard of hearing; designing, constructing and using the evolving information technologies to best advantage; and taking a leading position - in concert with the deaf and hard of hearing communities - in articulating the multifaceted challenges, opportunities and needs for services of the deaf and hard of hearing.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Lauren Ridloff, Actress -
    • Marlee Matlin, Academy Award Winner -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Lexington School For The Deaf?
Lexington School For The Deaf famous alumni include: Lauren Ridloff, Actress and Marlee Matlin, Academy Award Winner.
When is the application deadline for Lexington School For The Deaf?
The application deadline for Lexington School For The Deaf is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Event
Date
First Day of School for Students
September 10, 2026 (Thursday)
PPS & High School Open House
November 05, 2026 (Thursday)
School Closed - Superintendent's Conference Day
November 17, 2026 (Tuesday)
School Closed - Winter Recess
December 24, 2026 (Thursday)
School Closed - Midwinter Recess
February 15, 2027 (Monday)

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