The Austine School opened its doors to both Deaf and Blind students in the Fall of 1912.
In 1917, it was decided to devote Austine's resources exclusively to the education of the Deaf.
Holton Hall, the original building and now a historic landmark, became a home away from home for growing numbers of Deaf students.
As the student population increased, additional facilities were constructed resulting in the beautiful campus now known as Austine School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
The mission of The Vermont Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Inc. is to provide comprehensive educational and support services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, adults, and families throughout Vermont and surrounding states.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Austine School For The Deaf?
The application deadline for Austine School For The Deaf is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Austine School For The Deaf is Community Schoolhouse (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Inspire For Autism (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hilltop Montessori School (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Inspire For Autism
Special Education School
130 Austine Dr Ste 240
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7301
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7301
0.1 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 16 students
Community Schoolhouse
Special Education School
10 Oak Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7260
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7260
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Tuition listed
Hilltop Montessori School ![Hilltop Montessori School Photo]( "Hilltop Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
99 Stafford Farm Hill
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
48 Walnut St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
231 Western Ave
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-5544
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-5544
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Community Schoolhouse
Special Education School
10 Oak Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7260
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7260
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Tuition listed
48 Walnut St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
20 Technology Dr #5
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 246-1400
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 246-1400
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
9.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 622 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
418 Houghton Brook Rd
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5566
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5566
10 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Inspire For Autism
Special Education School
130 Austine Dr Ste 240
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7301
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7301
0.1 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 16 students
Community Schoolhouse
Special Education School
10 Oak Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7260
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7260
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Tuition listed
Hilltop Montessori School ![Hilltop Montessori School Photo]( "Hilltop Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
99 Stafford Farm Hill
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
48 Walnut St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
231 Western Ave
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-5544
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-5544
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hilltop Montessori School ![Hilltop Montessori School Photo]( "Hilltop Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
99 Stafford Farm Hill
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
48 Walnut St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
231 Western Ave
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-5544
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-5544
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
159 Grammar School Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
11.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cedarcrest School ![Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home.]( "Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home.")
Special Education School
91 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
15 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 School Street
Charlemont, MA 01339
(413) 339-8316
Charlemont, MA 01339
(413) 339-8316
9526.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Mechanic Street
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-2521
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-2521
9527.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26 Ashfield Road
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-9811
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-9811
9527.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
86 Pond Road
Rowe, MA 01367
(413) 512-5100
Rowe, MA 01367
(413) 512-5100
9528.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Shelburne Rd
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1370
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1370
9528.6 miles
Gr: K-4 | 174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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