The Five Acres School was founded in 1981 as a Non-Public School (NPS) program.
We offer highly specialized instruction to students grades K-10 eligible for Special Education Services in the areas of Emotional Disturbance, Learning Disabilities, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Mild Mental Retardation and High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders.
We also have a 50-day summer school program. Our program can be accessed through a recommendation on an IEP or through private pay with or without Special Education eligibility. Visit us on Facebook: .
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-10
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-10
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No Uniform Required
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Danielle LePon Ryckman
Admissions Associate
Monique Baca-Geary
School Notes
- The Five Acres School was founded in 1981 as a Non-Public School (NPS) program.
- We offer highly specialized instruction to students grades K-10 eligible for Special Education Services in the areas of Emotional Disturbance, Learning Disabilities, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Mild Mental Retardation and High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- We also have a 50-day summer school program. Our program can be accessed through a recommendation on an IEP or through private pay with or without Special Education eligibility. Visit us on Facebook: .
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Five Acres School?
The application deadline for Five Acres School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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