Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Theresa Paplin School
About the School
- Located in Jamaica, NY, Theresa Paplin School is a nonsectarian special education school serving undergraduate students in a large city setting.
- Founded in 1895, the school has an enrollment of 40 students with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 supported by 10 teachers.
- Theresa Paplin School's student body reflects considerable diversity, with 90% of students identified as people of color.
- Theresa Paplin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York based on its founding year, highlighting its longstanding history in the community.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Theresa Paplin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
1895
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Request Information
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Alayah O'Sullivan - Nursing major, accepted to North Carolina A&T University -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Theresa Paplin School?
Theresa Paplin School famous alumni include: Alayah O'Sullivan - Nursing major, accepted to North Carolina A&T University.
What is Theresa Paplin School's ranking?
Theresa Paplin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Theresa Paplin School?
The application deadline for Theresa Paplin School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(914) 636-6600
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Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 3
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(718) 322-3154
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(718) 441-2100
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(718) 297-6767
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Avg. class size: 15 students
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(718) 374-0002
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(718) 263-1445
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Gr: 9-12 | 1,506 students
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(718) 441-2100
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students
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(718) 263-1445
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(718) 380-7040
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(718) 297-6767
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Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 374-0002
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