Illustrative photoOak Hill School - Hartford
Grades and ages
Grades PreK-12 & up to 22
Enrollment
116 students
Students per teacher
12.9 per full-time teacher
Tuition
Tuition-free; students placed by school districts
About Oak Hill School - Hartford
Oak Hill School provides individualized educational programs for children and young adults ages 3 to 22 with significant cognitive impairments and multiple disabilities. Classrooms are located in public schools and community sites throughout northern Connecticut, including the main address in Hartford. The school operates as a day program Monday through Friday, year-round for 249 days annually.
Placement occurs through referrals from the student's local school district via the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) process and IEP development. The curriculum emphasizes functional academics, daily living skills, communication, self-advocacy, social skills, community participation, and motor development, delivered through data-driven, evidence-based methods with integrated therapies.
A dedicated multidisciplinary team including special education teachers, therapists, nurses, and behavior specialists supports students. The school also offers a transition program for ages 14-22 focused on independent living and vocational skills, plus homebound instruction when needed.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Private
- Preschool (Ages 2-5)
- Elementary (K-5)
- Middle School (6-8)
- High School (9-12)
- Young Adult (18-22)
Learning needs supported
- significant cognitive impairments
- multiple disabilities
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Speech and language therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Art therapy
- Music therapy
- Behavioral support
Programs
Programs at Oak Hill School - Hartford
Other programs and supports
- Speech and language therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Art therapy
- Music therapy
- Behavioral support
School facts
Practical details for families
- Students per Teacher
- 12.9 per full-time teacher
- School Day
- 6 hours
- School Year
- 249 days
- Student Body
- Coed
- Religious Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
Accreditation and licensing
- State approved private special education school
- NAPSEC Member School
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Tuition-free; students placed by school districts
Enrollment
116 students
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Oak Hill School - Hartford
What type of child is educated at Oak Hill School?
Oak Hill students have a variety of disabilities, and the services they receive are outlined in the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP). We serve children 3 to 22 years of age with significant cognitive impairments and multiple disabilities.
What grades or ages does Oak Hill School serve?
We serve children 3 to 22 years of age. We have classrooms for elementary, middle school, high school, and transition-age students.
How do families enroll or get placed at Oak Hill School?
Your child must receive a student referral from the school district where the child resides. The referral is made at your child's Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meeting. We accept referrals from public school districts for students that would benefit from our program.
Is tuition charged or is the school funded by districts?
Oak Hill School is a state approved private special education school. Students are placed by school districts through the IEP process.
What therapies and supports are available?
We provide speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, art and music therapy, behavioral support, and assistive technology services integrated into the program based on each student's IEP.
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