Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Gersh Academy- Inc
About the School
- Gersh Academy–Inc in West Hempstead, NY, is a nonsectarian co–ed special education school serving 109 students in grades K–12 within a suburban community.
- Founded in 1991, the school employs 21 teachers and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 to support individualized instruction.
- Approximately 28% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting some community diversity.
- Gersh Academy offers private special education programs in a large suburb setting, accommodating students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
School Mascot
Gersh Gators
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Gersh Academy- Inc?
The application deadline for Gersh Academy- Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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