Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Rainbow Center For Communicative Disorders
About the School
- The Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders, founded in 1976 and incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 1977, was established for those with developmental disabilities who needed a more intensive therapy program within an academic environment.
- Our mission is to provide a safe nurturing and social environment in order to serve persons with special educational and developmental needs.
- Our vision is to become the Center for excellence where special educational and developmental needs are met and the capacity to grow are continuous.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 21%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Nurture. Enrich. Thrive.
- The Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders, founded in 1976 and incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 1977, was established for those with developmental disabilities who needed a more intensive therapy program within an academic environment. Our mission is to provide a safe nurturing and social environment in order to serve persons with special educational and developmental needs. Our vision is to become the Center for excellence where special educational and developmental needs are met and the capacity to grow are continuous.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Rainbow Center For Communicative Disorders is often viewed alongside schools like Nova Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Rainbow Center For Communicative Disorders?
The application deadline for Rainbow Center For Communicative Disorders is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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