The Kennedy School currently utilizes individualized instructional techniques to meet the developmental needs of each student.
The curriculum at the Kennedy School has been developed using several behavioral methodologies aligned with state goals.
Each methodology assists students with disabilities to reach developmental, academic, social and behavioral goals.
The program implements goals in a specific manner that makes each goal measurable and obtainable.
Implementation of the program can be generalized in all the environments of the student's life.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Year Founded
1949
Student Body
Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
86%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the application deadline for Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior School?
The application deadline for Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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