Cleary School For The Deaf (2026 Profile)

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Cleary School For The Deaf

301 Smithtown Blvd
Nesconset, NY 11767

Tel: (631) 831-5764

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Cleary School is a private, state supported program that has served the Deaf community of Long Island since 1925.

Viewing all children as unique and individualized learners, we provide access to language, communication and learning for students from birth to 21 years of age, striving to prepare children who are deaf to become active and contributing members of society.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 66 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of 草榴社区 Special Education Centers
Other associations(s) for exceptional children
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1925

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

66 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

66%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Motto: To work collaboratively to build a safe, respectful environment focused on maximizing each student鈥檚 sense of well-being and equipping them with the tools needed for their future success.

Cleary School is a private, state supported program that has served the Deaf community of Long Island since 1925.
Viewing all children as unique and individualized learners, we provide access to language, communication and learning for students from birth to 21 years of age, striving to prepare children who are deaf to become active and contributing members of society.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 66 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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