Sunshine Cottage School For Deaf Children (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked TX School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 148 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,500
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 9 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Sunshine Cottage School For Deaf Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Sunshine Cottage School For Deaf Children
Nursery	32
Pre-K	28
Kind	24
1	21
2	14
3	18
4	7
8	4

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Deafness

Year Founded

1947

Campus Size

10 acres

Student Body

Total Students

148 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

72%

State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

Average Class Size

9 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,500

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Tuition Notes

Scholarships and tuition assistance available based on need.

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Cindy Escobedo

Admissions Associate

Jessica Powers

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Ballet

School Notes

Our school provides children who are deaf or hard of hearing, and their hearing peers, with a strong academic foundation and specialized support to help them excel. Through individualized instruction, advanced listening and spoken language strategies, and a collaborative learning environment, we prepare every student to thrive academically and become confident, active participants in a hearing world.
Our doors are always open to every child with hearing loss who can benefit from our program.
Sunshine Cottage has been preparing students for life in the hearing world since 1947 when Dela White started the school for her 18-month-old daughter who is profoundly deaf.
Mrs. White believed that if given the opportunity, children with hearing impairment could learn to listen, speak and live a full, self-reliant life.
Her belief has been richly rewarded through thousands of Sunshine Cottage students who have left our school to lead rewarding lives.
We invite you to explore our website and contact us with any questions you may have.
Sunshine Cottage knows that children with hearing loss can be an active part of the hearing world.
We teach children with mild to profound hearing loss to communicate naturally and effectively using intelligible speech and pleasant-sounding voices, without the use of sign language.
From newborns through fourth grade, children thrive in a supportive educational environment with an excellent clinical and teaching staff and state-of-the-art technology.

Sunshine Cottage promotes early identification and intervention for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, helping them reach their full potential through listening, spoken language, and literacy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sunshine Cottage School For Deaf Children cost?

Sunshine Cottage School For Deaf Children's tuition is approximately $7,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Sunshine Cottage School For Deaf Children?

The acceptance rate of Sunshine Cottage School For Deaf Children is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

What sports does Sunshine Cottage School For Deaf Children offer?

Sunshine Cottage School For Deaf Children offers 1 interscholastic sports: Ballet.

What is Sunshine Cottage School For Deaf Children's ranking?

Sunshine Cottage School For Deaf Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Sunshine Cottage School For Deaf Children?

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

In what neighborhood is Sunshine Cottage School For Deaf Children located?

Sunshine Cottage School For Deaf Children is located in the Uptown neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 6 other private schools located in Uptown.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in San Antonio, TX is $11,935 for elementary schools and $12,791 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Antonio, TX is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).