The Norman Howard School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 93 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Norman Howard School
5	1
6	7
7	7
8	6
9	13
10	19
11	24
12	16

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1980

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 24, 2027

School Motto

The Norman Howard School fosters the academic and social-emotional growth of students with learning needs using an individualized approach.

Student Body

Total Students

93 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

There is a standardized dress code.

Number of AP Courses

10 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Please contact Julie Murray to discuss tuition options.

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Juile Murray

Application URL

School Notes

The Norman Howard School (NHS) is an independent co-educational day school that offers a small, structured and supportive learning environment with full access to the general education curriculum. Our setting provides a quality education program for students in grades 5-12 with special learning needs including those with classifications of Learning Disability, Other Health Impairment, Speech and Language Impairment, or Autism. Candidates for admission require an academic program and do not require significant behavioral and/or communication interventions.

In addition to our classroom teachers we also have the following individuals on staff:
11 Teacher Assistants
1 School Nurse
2 Speech & Language Pathologists
2 School Counselors
1 Transition Counselor

Source: Verified school update

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The acceptance rate of The Norman Howard School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.

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

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The Norman Howard School is located in the Upper Monroe neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 2 other private schools located in Upper Monroe.

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The average private school tuition in Rochester, NY is $16,417 for elementary schools and $22,861 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).