Otto Specht School The in Spring Valley, NY is a co–ed special education school serving grades 4 through 12 in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 21 students with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1 supported by one teacher.
The school is nonsectarian and a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America and a state or regional independent school association.
Approximately 33% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some racial and ethnic diversity.
Otto Specht School The enrolls 14 students in its K–12 program within a large suburban locale.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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The application deadline for Otto Specht School The is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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