Otto Specht School The

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

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)

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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)

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