Rochester School For The Deaf (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Rochester School For The Deaf

1545 Saint Paul St
Rochester, NY 14621

Tel: (585) 544-1240

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Rochester School For The Deaf in Rochester, NY serves 136 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 12th grade in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased setting.

Established in 1876, the school is one of the oldest private educational institutions in the state of New York.

The school maintains a low student鈥搕eacher ratio of 5:1 with 25 teachers supporting a predominantly special education program.

Approximately 39% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting community diversity.

Rochester School For The Deaf is part of a midsize urban neighborhood and is affiliated with other school associations.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 136 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Rochester School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1876

Colors

Navy blue and Orange

Student Body

Total Students

136 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

39%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Motto: Building Futures Since 1876
School Mascot: Wildcat

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Rochester School For The Deaf's ranking?

Rochester School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Rochester School For The Deaf?

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

In what neighborhood is Rochester School For The Deaf located?

Rochester School For The Deaf is located in the Group 14621 neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 1 other private schools located in Group 14621.

School Calendar

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Last Day of ESY

August 14, 2026 (Friday)

First Day for Staff

September 08, 2026 (Tuesday)

First Day for Students

September 10, 2026 (Thursday)

Students' Last Day of School!

June 24, 2027 (Thursday)

10M Staffs' Last Day of School!

June 25, 2027 (Friday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 136 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Rochester, NY is $16,417 for elementary schools and $23,692 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Rochester, NY is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).