Cedarhurst School (2026 Profile)

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Cedarhurst School

871 Prospect St
Hamden, CT 06517

Tel: (203) 764-9314

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Cedarhurst School is a private therapeutic junior and senior high school, serving grades 6-12, operated by Yale University.

It offers a structured and supportive learning environment for students identified as SED and OHI. Cedarhurst offers both mainstream programs and self-contained programs for students requiring more intensive, ongoing academic instruction and behavioral interventions.

Academic course schedules are tailored to meet the credit requirements of the referring school.

Students learn in an atmosphere that fosters attention, concentration, and the organizational skills necessary for academic success.

Providing small classes with a maximum of eight students allows students who have failed to adapt to other settings to thrive academically, emotionally and socially in our nurturing environment.

A clinician is assigned to each student providing therapeutic interventions and individual meetings as needed.

The staff consists of a director, certified special education teachers, a nurse, licensed clinical social workers and other trained support staff.

The referral process includes an interview and shadow visit(s) to determine appropriateness for either program.

The mission of the Cedarhurst School is to provide a safe and supportive learning environment in which adolescents can achieve success.

The goal of the mission is to integrate education and therapeutic interventions to assist in the emotional and social growth necessary to transition back to the home school district, graduate from high school, attend college or obtain gainful employment and become productive, caring members of the community.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 53 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Year Founded

1960

School Calendar

Campus Size

3 acres

Student Body

Total Students

53 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

8 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: The opportunity to thrive is at Cedarhurst.

Cedarhurst School is a private therapeutic junior and senior high school, serving grades 6-12, operated by Yale University. It offers a structured and supportive learning environment for students identified as SED and OHI. Cedarhurst offers both mainstream programs and self-contained programs for students requiring more intensive, ongoing academic instruction and behavioral interventions. Academic course schedules are tailored to meet the credit requirements of the referring school. Students learn in an atmosphere that fosters attention, concentration, and the organizational skills necessary for academic success. Providing small classes with a maximum of eight students allows students who have failed to adapt to other settings to thrive academically, emotionally and socially in our nurturing environment. A clinician is assigned to each student providing therapeutic interventions and individual meetings as needed. The staff consists of a director, certified special education teachers, a nurse, licensed clinical social workers and other trained support staff. The referral process includes an interview and shadow visit(s) to determine appropriateness for either program. The mission of the Cedarhurst School is to provide a safe and supportive learning environment in which adolescents can achieve success. The goal of the mission is to integrate education and therapeutic interventions to assist in the emotional and social growth necessary to transition back to the home school district, graduate from high school, attend college or obtain gainful employment and become productive, caring members of the community.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Cedarhurst School?

The application deadline for Cedarhurst School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 1/23/2020

Cedarhurst School is an excellent alternative program. It meets the students鈥� academic, behavioral and social/emotional needs. A solid staff of professionals providing guidance and support for the student and family.

- Posted by Administrator - LEA

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 53 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in New Haven County, CT is $19,075 for elementary schools and $29,229 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Haven County, CT is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).