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Tel: (518) 399-5048

www.oakhill.org

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Oak Hill School is a NYS approved Chapter 853 private therapeutic day school for students with emotional and/or behavioral challenges.

Oak Hill School has a strong record of developing academic competency, interpersonal skills and positive behaviors in our students which allows them to be reintegrated into their home school.

Our highly committed staff delivers a nontraditional program that uses a variety of resources including nature and the outdoors, hiking, cooking, gardening, photography, ceramics, and computers with internet access to support learning in the traditional subjects.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 31 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

School Calendar

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Campus Size

9 acres

Student Body

Total Students

31 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

David Mitchell

Application URL

Online Application

Source: Verified school update

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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).

School Reviews

5 5/12/2014

Our dedicated staff deliver a non-traditional program for students with emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Our program is fully aligned with NYS Learning Standards and the Common Core Learning Standards.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 31 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Schenectady, NY is $9,787 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).