Lexington School For The Deaf (2026 Profile)

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Lexington School For The Deaf

30th Ave And 75th St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370

Tel: (718) 350-3300

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The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf seeks to be an exemplary education, service and research institution for the deaf and hard of hearing in Metropolitan New York City and the country.

Its special emphases are collaborating with the deaf and hard of hearing to realize their full potential in both the deaf and hard of hearing worlds; working with individuals - and their families - of all ages, races, creeds, colors, ethnicities, languages, genders, sexual preferences and socio-economic situations and with a wide range of capacities, interests, and needs; ensuring mastery of expressive and receptive communication skills by individuals at every point along the spectrum of deaf to hard of hearing; designing, constructing and using the evolving information technologies to best advantage; and taking a leading position - in concert with the deaf and hard of hearing communities - in articulating the multifaceted challenges, opportunities and needs for services of the deaf and hard of hearing.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 249 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students

249 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

93%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

69 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

8 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Mascot: Blue Jay

The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf seeks to be an exemplary education, service and research institution for the deaf and hard of hearing in Metropolitan New York City and the country.
Its special emphases are collaborating with the deaf and hard of hearing to realize their full potential in both the deaf and hard of hearing worlds; working with individuals - and their families - of all ages, races, creeds, colors, ethnicities, languages, genders, sexual preferences and socio-economic situations and with a wide range of capacities, interests, and needs; ensuring mastery of expressive and receptive communication skills by individuals at every point along the spectrum of deaf to hard of hearing; designing, constructing and using the evolving information technologies to best advantage; and taking a leading position - in concert with the deaf and hard of hearing communities - in articulating the multifaceted challenges, opportunities and needs for services of the deaf and hard of hearing.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Lauren Ridloff, Actress
- Marlee Matlin, Academy Award Winner

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Lexington School For The Deaf famous alumni include: Lauren Ridloff, Actress and Marlee Matlin, Academy Award Winner.

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

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

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First Day of School for Students

September 10, 2026 (Thursday)

PPS & High School Open House

November 05, 2026 (Thursday)

School Closed - Superintendent's Conference Day

November 17, 2026 (Tuesday)

School Closed - Winter Recess

December 24, 2026 (Thursday)

School Closed - Midwinter Recess

February 15, 2027 (Monday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 249 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Queens County, NY is $12,525 for elementary schools and $15,513 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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