Wildwood School is a private, not-for-profit day program for students between the ages of 3 to 21 with neurological impairments, complex learning disabilities, autism and other neurologically-based developmental disorders.
Established in 1967, Wildwood enrolls more than 187 students from 54 school districts in 13 counties.
Students are accepted on a rolling admission basis through referrals from their school district's Committee on Preschool Special Education or Committee on Special Education.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
210 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 40%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: To nurture students with special needs in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment through education, therapeutic support and community acceptance.
- Wildwood School is a private, not-for-profit day program for students between the ages of 3 to 21 with neurological impairments, complex learning disabilities, autism and other neurologically-based developmental disorders. Established in 1967, Wildwood enrolls more than 187 students from 54 school districts in 13 counties. Students are accepted on a rolling admission basis through referrals from their school district's Committee on Preschool Special Education or Committee on Special Education.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Wildwood School?
The application deadline for Wildwood School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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