Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3)
About the School
- Lighthouse Voc–ed Center (site 3) in Niantic, CT, serves 34 co–ed students in grades 5 through 12 within a midsize suburban community.
- The nonsectarian special education school was founded in 1992 and has a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 with 2 teachers on staff.
- Approximately 28% of students identify as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
- The school's program focuses on grades 5 to 12 and offers services without religious or membership affiliations in the Niantic suburban area.
- (site 3) is part of the local private school landscape alongside other special education and K–12 options in the New London region.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) often compared to?
Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) is often viewed alongside schools like Stonington Institute School, The Light House (Lighthouse Voc-ed Center Inc.) by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3)?
The application deadline for Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) is The Light House Voc-ed Center (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sacred Heart School (6.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 6 students
Special Education School
312 Main St
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 445-7626
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Catholic
25 Squire St
New London, CT 06320
(860) 442-1720
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: 3-4 | 22 students
Jewish
660 Ocean Ave
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5589
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 22 students
Special Education School
125 Shaw St.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 445-7626
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 59 students
Baptist
1144 Hartford Tpke
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-0277
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 6 students
Special Education School
312 Main St
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 445-7626
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 22 students
Special Education School
125 Shaw St.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 445-7626
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 59 students
Baptist
1144 Hartford Tpke
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-0277
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
182 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5333
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
78 Hunts Brook Rd
Quaker Hill, CT 06375
(860) 442-9454
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 6 students
Special Education School
312 Main St
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 445-7626
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Catholic
25 Squire St
New London, CT 06320
(860) 442-1720
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: 3-4 | 22 students
Jewish
660 Ocean Ave
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5589
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 22 students
Special Education School
125 Shaw St.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 445-7626
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 59 students
Baptist
1144 Hartford Tpke
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-0277
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
50 Sacred Heart Drive
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 445-0611
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
96 Essex Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-3536
Distance: 9.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Catholic
42 Maynard Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-0849
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
158 Westbrook Rd.
Essex, CT 06426
(860) 767-1072
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Christian
35 Wawecus Hill Rd
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-7830
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Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-5400
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-5400
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Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
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7/
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420 Oaklawn Ave
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-5081
Southold, NY 11971
(631) 765-5081
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Gr: 7-12 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
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33 N Ferry Rd
Shelter Island, NY 11964
(631) 749-0302
Shelter Island, NY 11964
(631) 749-0302
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Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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Greenport, NY 11944
(631) 477-1950
Greenport, NY 11944
(631) 477-1950
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(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
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720 Front St
Greenport, NY 11944
(631) 477-1950
Greenport, NY 11944
(631) 477-1950
9396.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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