Lexington School For The Deaf is a PreK-12 special education school in East Elmhurst, NY, specializing in deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf is a specialized educational institution in East Elmhurst, NY, dedicated to serving students from Prekindergarten through 12th grade. The school focuses on helping deaf and hard-of-hearing students realize their full potential by ensuring mastery of both expressive and receptive communication skills across the entire spectrum of hearing loss.
The school provides a highly supportive environment with an average class size of just 8 students and a robust staff of 69 teachers. This small-group setting is designed to meet a wide range of capacities, interests, and needs, utilizing evolving information technologies to enhance learning. The program emphasizes collaboration with students and their families to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities within the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.
Lexington School is a nonsectarian, co-ed institution that serves a diverse student body, with 93% students of color. The school operates with rolling admissions, providing a flexible entry point for families seeking specialized services and research-driven educational excellence in the Metropolitan New York City area.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
GradesPrekindergarten-12
Students249
Class Size8:1 ratio
DeadlineNone / Rolling
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Total Students | 249 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 69 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 93 |
Additional Information
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
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