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Hebrew Academy For Special

1311 55th St
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Hebrew Academy For Special is a co鈥揺d special education school located in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, serving 334 students in pre鈥搆indergarten.
Founded in 1963, the school operates in a large city community and maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 26:1 with 13 total teachers.
The school follows a nonsectarian orientation and religious affiliation, providing programs within an urban setting.
Approximately 24% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
As a Brooklyn special education school, Hebrew Academy For Special offers services focused exclusively on PK grade levels.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
334 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 40%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Hebrew Academy For Special?
The application deadline for Hebrew Academy For Special is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Hebrew Academy For Special located?
Hebrew Academy For Special is located in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other private schools located in Borough Park.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Brooklyn, NY is $22,974 for elementary schools and $25,164 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Brooklyn, NY is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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