Lighthouse Voc–ed Center (site 3) in Niantic, CT, serves 34 co–ed students in grades 5 through 12 within a midsize suburban community.
The nonsectarian special education school was founded in 1992 and has a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 with 2 teachers on staff.
Approximately 28% of students identify as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
The school's program focuses on grades 5 to 12 and offers services without religious or membership affiliations in the Niantic suburban area.
(site 3) is part of the local private school landscape alongside other special education and K–12 options in the New London region.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) often compared to?
Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) is often viewed alongside schools like Stonington Institute School, The Light House (Lighthouse Voc-ed Center Inc.) by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3)?
The application deadline for Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) is The Light House Voc-ed Center (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sacred Heart School (6.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Light House Voc-ed Center
Special Education School
312 Main St
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 445-7626
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 445-7626
0.2 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 6 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
25 Squire St
New London, CT 06320
(860) 442-1720
New London, CT 06320
(860) 442-1720
4.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Solomon Schechter Academy
(Jewish)
660 Ocean Ave
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5589
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5589
4.7 miles
Gr: 3-4 | 22 students
The Light House (Lighthouse Voc-ed Center Inc.)
Special Education School
125 Shaw St.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 445-7626
New London, CT 06320
(860) 445-7626
4.9 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 22 students Tuition listed
Baptist Bible Academy
(Baptist)
1144 Hartford Tpke
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-0277
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-0277
5.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 59 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Light House Voc-ed Center
Special Education School
312 Main St
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 445-7626
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 445-7626
0.2 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 6 students
The Light House (Lighthouse Voc-ed Center Inc.)
Special Education School
125 Shaw St.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 445-7626
New London, CT 06320
(860) 445-7626
4.9 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 22 students Tuition listed
Baptist Bible Academy
(Baptist)
1144 Hartford Tpke
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-0277
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-0277
5.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 59 students
182 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5333
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5333
5.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 191 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Waterford Country School
Special Education School
78 Hunts Brook Rd
Quaker Hill, CT 06375
(860) 442-9454
Quaker Hill, CT 06375
(860) 442-9454
6.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 6 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Light House Voc-ed Center
Special Education School
312 Main St
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 445-7626
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 445-7626
0.2 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 6 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
25 Squire St
New London, CT 06320
(860) 442-1720
New London, CT 06320
(860) 442-1720
4.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Solomon Schechter Academy
(Jewish)
660 Ocean Ave
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5589
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5589
4.7 miles
Gr: 3-4 | 22 students
The Light House (Lighthouse Voc-ed Center Inc.)
Special Education School
125 Shaw St.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 445-7626
New London, CT 06320
(860) 445-7626
4.9 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 22 students Tuition listed
Baptist Bible Academy
(Baptist)
1144 Hartford Tpke
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-0277
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-0277
5.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 59 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
50 Sacred Heart Drive
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 445-0611
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 445-0611
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
96 Essex Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-3536
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-3536
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
42 Maynard Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-0849
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-0849
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
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Daycare / Preschool
158 Westbrook Rd.
Essex, CT 06426
(860) 767-1072
Essex, CT 06426
(860) 767-1072
11.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Wildwood Christian School
(Christian)
35 Wawecus Hill Rd
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-7830
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-7830
13.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Southold Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
420 Oaklawn Ave
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-5400
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-5400
9394.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Southold Junior-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 Oaklawn Ave
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-5081
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-5081
9394.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Shelter Island School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
33 N Ferry Rd
Shelter Island, NY 11964
(631) 749-0302
Shelter Island, NY 11964
(631) 749-0302
9395.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Greenport Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
720 Front St
Greenport, NY 11944
(631) 477-1950
Greenport, NY 11944
(631) 477-1950
9396.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Greenport High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
720 Front St
Greenport, NY 11944
(631) 477-1950
Greenport, NY 11944
(631) 477-1950
9396.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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