Ascent School For Individuals With Autism (2026 Profile)

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Ascent School For Individuals With Autism

819 Grand Blvd Ste 2
Deer Park, NY 11729

Ascent is a private, non-profit school for children diagnosed with autism and atypical pervasive developmental disorders.

It provides a full day, 12 month academic and behavioral treatment program to preschool and school age children ranging in age from 3 to 21 years.

Ascent primarily serves children with severe behavioral issues who have experienced failure in the continuum of available public special education settings and who require a high degree of individualized attention and intervention.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 19 students
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12

Year Founded

1998

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

19 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Ascent School For Individuals With Autism Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

6 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. Nancy Shamow, awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 2004 for contributions in the field of Autism

Source: Verified school update

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Ascent School For Individuals With Autism famous alumni include: Dr. Nancy Shamow, awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 2004 for contributions in the field of Autism.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 19 students
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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