Central Institute For The Deaf Photo #3 - At CID, preschoolers receive a strong foundation in speech, language, literacy and social skills. Best practices from the mainstream combined with research-based learning through play create a foundation for success of our 3- to 5-year-olds.

Central Institute For The Deaf

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Central Institute For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Year Founded
1914
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Central Institute For The Deaf Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
5 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
100%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports

School Notes

  • generous scholarship support for students
  • caring, experienced, energetic teachers with advanced degrees
  • on-site pediatric audiologists and speech-language pathologists
  • on-site school counselor and occupational therapist
  • cochlear implant expertise
  • specially constructed facilities for teaching deaf children, birth to age 12
  • Washington University affiliated program
  • Missouri First Steps provider for birth-3
  • Illinois Child and Family Connections
  • dynamic early literacy and literacy programs
  • play-based learning pre-k and kindergarten
  • emphasis on social and pragmatic skills along with speech, listening, language, reading and academics
  • physical education, art, music and computer
  • parent support meetings
  • mainstreaming assistance
  • special activities
  • before and after school care available
  • extended school year and graduate enrichment programs (summer)
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Central Institute For The Deaf offer?
Central Institute For The Deaf offers 1 interscholastic sports: Tennis.
What is Central Institute For The Deaf's ranking?
Central Institute For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Central Institute For The Deaf?
The application deadline for Central Institute For The Deaf is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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