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Mt. Saint John

Mount Saint John (MSJ) is a residential treatment program that provides comprehensive and integrated treatment services to adolescent boys and young men who are not able to function in their home community due to combinations of behavioral, emotional, family and educational problems.

The staff and board of Mount Saint John are committed to providing a treatment program to meet the evolving and changing needs of the times and of the boys who come into our care.

At Mount Saint John, we dedicate each day to building a culture of excellence by creating a culture of caring.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 39 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Student Body

Total Students

39 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

88%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Mt. Saint John?

The application deadline for Mt. Saint John is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Mt. Saint John located?

Mt. Saint John is located in the Deep River Center neighborhood of Deep River, CT.

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