Memphis Oral School For The Deaf Photo #1 - These horses help make our school recognizable to passerby's and visitors! One is painted with gift wrapping, presents, and ribbons, tying into a large fundraiser put on each year by our fundraising group Subsidium. The other horse is painted in a musical theme with notes, keyboards, violins, and other instruments which highlight the musical program at MOSD "Play By Ear".

Memphis Oral School For The Deaf

Every child has the right to develop their individual capabilities to the greatest extent possible. In the case of hearing-impaired children, additional resources are required in order to provide a sound education foundation and an equal opportunity to succeed. Memphis Oral School for the Deaf exists for the purpose of insuring that these unique resources are readily available to those young children who need them. With the combined support of the community and Memphis Oral School, young deaf children in Memphis and the Mid-South area continue to have the opportunity to learn to talk.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Average class size: 5 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Memphis Oral School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
1959

Student Body

Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 20%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
5 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
we are a non-profit and tuition is based on income

School Notes

  • Services include:
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Cochlear Implant Services
  • A Parent-Infant Training Program, Sound Beginnings, providing home or center-based sessions.
  • A Day School providing Preschool classes for hearing-impaired children (2 thru 6 years of age). Daily mainstreaming with hearing children. A summer program is also provided.
  • Before (7:30 a.m.) and After School (3-4:45 p.m.) Care is available.
  • Mainstream consulation services are also available to school districts throughout the Mid-South.
Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for Memphis Oral School For The Deaf is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Average class size: 5 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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