Whitney Hall School
Founded in 1833 as "The New Haven Orphan Asylum," The Childrens Center of Hamden is Connecticuts oldest chartered private child-caring agency.
The children we serve struggle with serious emotional, behavioral psychological and social problems, such as physical and/or sexual abuse; psychiatric illness; learning disabilities; substance abuse; and family trauma.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked CT School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Students: 63 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Whitney Hall School places among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Founded in 1833 as "The New Haven Orphan Asylum," The Childrens Center of Hamden is Connecticuts oldest chartered private child-caring agency. The children we serve struggle with serious emotional, behavioral psychological and social problems, such as physical and/or sexual abuse; psychiatric illness; learning disabilities; substance abuse; and family trauma.
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The nearest high school to Whitney Hall School is Hamden Hall Country Day School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Rita School (0.5 miles away)
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Grades: NS-12 | 597 students 0.7 miles 1108 Whitney Ave
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Hamden, CT 06517
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Lorraine D Foster Day School
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Grades: 5-12 | 13 students 1.1 miles 1861 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 230-4877
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 230-4877
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Grades: NS-12 41.5 miles 399 East Putnam Ave, 2nd Floor
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Hope Academy
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Grades: 2-12 | 14 students 14.2 miles 597 Naugatuck Avenue
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