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Rochester School For The Deaf

1545 Saint Paul St Rochester, NY 14621

Tel: (585) 544-1240

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked NY School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 136 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Rochester School For The Deaf in Rochester, NY serves 136 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
Established in 1876, the school is one of the oldest private educational institutions in the state of New York.
The school maintains a low student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 25 teachers supporting a predominantly special education program.
Approximately 39% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting community diversity.
Rochester School For The Deaf is part of a midsize urban neighborhood and is affiliated with other school associations.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked NY School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 136 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Rochester School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Rochester School For The Deaf
Pre-K	28
Kind	8
1	5
2	4
3	5
4	15
5	4
6	6
7	5
8	8
9	9
10	10
11	10
12	14
Ungraded	5

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Year Founded

1876

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School Motto

Building Futures Since 1876

Student Body

Total Students

136 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

39%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

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Navy blue and Orange

School Mascot

Wildcat

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rochester School For The Deaf's ranking?

Rochester School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Rochester School For The Deaf?

The application deadline for Rochester School For The Deaf is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Rochester School For The Deaf located?

Rochester School For The Deaf is located in the Group 14621 neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 1 other private schools located in Group 14621.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Rochester, NY is $10,700 for elementary schools and $16,229 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Rochester, NY is 93% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).