Wildwood School (2026 Profile)

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Wildwood School

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Wildwood School is a private, not-for-profit day program for students between the ages of 3 to 21 with neurological impairments, complex learning disabilities, autism and other neurologically-based developmental disorders.

Established in 1967, Wildwood enrolls more than 187 students from 54 school districts in 13 counties.

Students are accepted on a rolling admission basis through referrals from their school district's Committee on Preschool Special Education or Committee on Special Education.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 210 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other special emphasis association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Inquire with school

Year Founded

1967

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

210 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 39%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: To nurture students with special needs in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment through education, therapeutic support and community acceptance.

Wildwood School is a private, not-for-profit day program for students between the ages of 3 to 21 with neurological impairments, complex learning disabilities, autism and other neurologically-based developmental disorders. Established in 1967, Wildwood enrolls more than 187 students from 54 school districts in 13 counties. Students are accepted on a rolling admission basis through referrals from their school district's Committee on Preschool Special Education or Committee on Special Education.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Wildwood School?

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 210 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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