Oak Hill School serves 106 students in grades Kindergarten-12, is a member of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers and the Other special emphasis association(s).
The student:teacher of Oak Hill School is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CT School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Oak Hill School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Multiple Disabilities
Year Founded
1893
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
106 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
64%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
9 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Dr. Marie Davis
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Hill School's ranking?
Oak Hill School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Oak Hill School?
The application deadline for Oak Hill School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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