The mission of the Children's Learning Center is to provide a comprehensive alternative educational program for exceptional children, who, because of their intense behavioral, social, emotional and educational needs are temporarily unable to succeed in the public school system.
By developing a positive attitude toward learning, developing and strengthening self-esteem, teaching them essential academic and social skills, and successfully returning them to the public schools, Children's Learning Center strives to enhance the quality of their lives and to enable them to reach their full potential in society.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The mission of the Children's Learning Center is to provide a comprehensive alternative educational program for exceptional children, who, because of their intense behavioral, social, emotional and educational needs are temporarily unable to succeed in the public school system. By developing a positive attitude toward learning, developing and strengthening self-esteem, teaching them essential academic and social skills, and successfully returning them to the public schools, Children's Learning Center strives to enhance the quality of their lives and to enable them to reach their full potential in society.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Phillips Academy?
The application deadline for The Phillips Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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