St. Joseph's School For The Deaf (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 58 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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St. Joseph's 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 Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Joseph's School For The Deaf
Nursery	4
Pre-K	3
Kind	6
1	6
2	5
3	5
4	5
5	6
6	3
7	5
8	6
Ungraded	4

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1869

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

58 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

95%

Average Class Size

6 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

School Notes

St. Joseph's School for the Deaf is a non-sectarian, tuition free, 12 month educational program for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing students.
We provide a language and literacy rich environment to develop strong readers and writers, effective communicators, and critical thinkers.
On-site related services and evaluators, a diverse social program, and access to technology round out our program.
We strive to prepare students for success in high school, college, the work-force and the community.

School Motto: A School for All Seasons, Since 1869

Saint Joseph's School for the Deaf was founded in 1869 in the Fordham section of the Bronx, New York.
The mission of St. Joseph's Children's Fund is to help build a model school for deaf education using new technologies to improve literacy and ensure access to education, information and opportunities so that St. Joseph's children can grow to be participating members of society. Development of optimal communication skills in American Sign Language (ASL), Spoken English, or both ensure proficient communicators who can interact effectively in school, at home, and in the community.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of St. Joseph's School For The Deaf?

The acceptance rate of St. Joseph's School For The Deaf is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.

What is St. Joseph's School For The Deaf's ranking?

St. Joseph's School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Joseph's School For The Deaf?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Joseph's School For The Deaf located?

St. Joseph's School For The Deaf is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 15 other private schools located in East Bronx.

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The average private school tuition in Bronx, NY is $20,761 for elementary schools and $24,829 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bronx, NY is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).