Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Leeway School - Special Education Preschool
About the School
- Leeway School is a not-for-profit special education program for students from 18 months to five years of age.
- The school is certified through the N.Y.State Education Department.
- A full range of services are provided.
- We are a special education preschool and aid in the development of children with special needs.
- Services: speech & language, fine and gross motor, behavioral, delayed development, early intervention and general education.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Speech, Language, fine motor, gross motor, behavioral, autistic, aspergers, autism spectrum, developmental delays
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
4 acres
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
List of Courses Offered
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Penny J Lewis
Application URL
School Notes
- OUR SCHOOL Our school lies on a beautiful 4 acre property in Sayville, NY. The size of our campus allows us to offer both outdoor activities and spacious classrooms. Leeway is a private non-profit organization that is funded through school districts, the Suffolk County Department of Health, Bureau of Services For Children With Special Needs. OUR CLASSES As noted, we are a special education preschool and serve the needs of children from the ages of 18 months to 5 years. Both half day and full day sessions are available.Leeway has both self contained, and integrated classes. In self contained classes all of the children are receiving services. In our integrated classes, we have typically developing students in conjunction with children who are receiving services. Every student participates in a program that includes music, physical education, pre-literacy, readiness skills, science, nature & ecology, as well as health, nutrition and fitness. OUR SPECIAL SERVICES We offer speech and language therapy, physical and occupational therapy, as well as psychological counseling and parent training for children and their families.There are also Early Intervention classes, starting as early as 18 months of age, with class sizes of no more than 7 children. Additionally, we serve youngsters with PDD/NOS and Autism Spectrum diagnoses, as well as children with language and other delays. PARTICIPATING SCHOOL DISTRICTS Some of the school districts we work with in Suffolk County include: Babylon, Bayport / Blue Point, Bayshore, Brentwood, Center Moriches, Central Islip, Commack, Connetquot, Deer Park, East Islip, Eastport / South Manor, Fire Island, Harborfields, Hauppauge, Islip, Lindenhurst, Longwood, Middle Country, North Babylon, Northport / East Northport, Patchogue / Medford, Rocky Point, Sachem, Sayville, Smithtown, South Country, Three Village, West Babylon, West Islip and William Floyd.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Leeway School - Special Education Preschool?
The application deadline for Leeway School - Special Education Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Leeway School - Special Education Preschool is Harrow International School New York (2.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bohemia KinderCare (2.4 miles away)
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Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3502-3504 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Bohemia, NY 11716
(631) 580-5221
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 11
500 Montauk Highway
East Islip, NY 11769
(631) 869-1572
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK | 109 students
Special Education School
2900 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Bohemia, NY 11716
(631) 218-4949
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1 Division St
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 475-0422
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
179 E. Main Street
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 758-2250
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 11
500 Montauk Highway
East Islip, NY 11769
(631) 869-1572
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 7 students
Baptist
696 Union Ave
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 447-2552
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students
Special Education School
301 Smithtown Blvd
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 831-5764
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 65 students
Church of God
1343 Montauk Hwy
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 654-9284
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
140 Mark Tree Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 588-2757
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 11
500 Montauk Highway
East Islip, NY 11769
(631) 869-1572
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1 Division St
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 475-0422
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
179 E. Main Street
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 758-2250
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 7 students
Baptist
696 Union Ave
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 447-2552
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students
Special Education School
301 Smithtown Blvd
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 831-5764
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3502-3504 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Bohemia, NY 11716
(631) 580-5221
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK | 109 students
Special Education School
2900 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Bohemia, NY 11716
(631) 218-4949
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1 Division St
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 475-0422
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
179 E. Main Street
Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 758-2250
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
1305 E Suffolk Ave
Islandia, NY 11749
(631) 234-3040
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(516) 308-5901
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(516) 308-5901
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(516) 308-5701
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5701
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(516) 308-5401
Massapequa, NY 11758
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198 Baltimore Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5801
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5801
9359.7 miles
Gr: 9 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
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350 Unqua Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5601
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5601
9359.7 miles
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School Reviews
5 1/5/2019
All of my children started off with leeway. Wonderfully helpful school with very caring staff and teachers.
5 5/17/2016
Best school ever! There aren't enough words that can describe how wonderful everyone is at this school.
5 2/27/2013
I am so happy with the progress my son has made at this school. Thank you Leeway!
5 1/19/2012
I highly recommend this school! My daughter attended this school for 2 years before entering Kindergarten and made a wonderful improvement!
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