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Best New York ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 51 private schools with special program emphasis serving 13,868 students in New York.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in New York include Big Apple Academy, French-American School of New York, and The IDEAL School of Manhattan.
The average tuition cost is $32,665, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $22,460.
29% of private schools with special program emphasis in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 51
  • # Students Served: 13,868

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 51
  • # Students Served: 13,868

Top Ranked New York ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

Big Apple Academy Photo
Gr: K-8 | 1,115 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum
2937 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 333-0300
(2)
The IDEAL School of Manhattan Photo
Gr: K-12 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum
5 Hanover Square
New York, NY 10004
(212) 769-1699
(5)
Morningside Immersion School Photo
Gr: NS-2 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
70 W 93rd St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 316-0313
(15)
The Waldorf School Of Garden City Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum
225 Cambridge Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 742-3434
(9)
The Art of Words Community School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum
52 Bridge Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(516) 668-1024
(4)
Map of Bais Rochel School
Gr: PK-12 | 4,482 students
All-girls | Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
7 Israel Zupnick Dr
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 783-5820
Doane Stuart School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
Specialized Curriculum
199 Washington Avenue
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 465-5222
(5)
The École Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 387 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
115 E 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
(646) 410-2238
Map of Educational Institute Oholei Torah-oholei Menachem
Gr: K-12 | 1,644 students
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
667 Eastern Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 778-3340
French-American School of New York Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 748 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Specialized Curriculum
320 East Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
(914) 250-0401
German International School New York Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 15
Specialized Curriculum
50 Partridge Road
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 948-6513
(3)
German-American School Manhattan (GSM) Photo
Gr: NS-5 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum
74 Warren Street
New York, NY 10007
(646) 869-1152
International School Of Brooklyn Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 17
Specialized Curriculum
477 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 369-3023
(6)
Robert Louis Stevenson School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum
24 W 74th Street
New York, NY 10023
(212) 787-6400
(7)
Map of A Plus Kidz Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 24 students
Specialized Curriculum
10510 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 975-0266
Map of Acorn School
Gr: Inquire with school | 13 students
Specialized Curriculum
2911 Lucas Tpke
Accord, NY 12404
(845) 443-1541
Map of Akwesasne Freedom School
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Specialized Curriculum
31 Village Rd
Hogansburg, NY 13655
(518) 358-2073
Aurora Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Sports: 10
Specialized Curriculum
525 West Falls Road
West Falls, NY 14170
(716) 655-2029
(5)
Map of Blessed Virgin Mary Mother Of God Academy
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
450 Wilkinson Street
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 422-8127
Canterbury Brook Academy of the Arts Photo
Gr: K-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 16
Specialized Curriculum
267 Van Ness Street
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 728-1925
(8)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in New York?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in New York include Big Apple Academy, French-American School of New York, and The IDEAL School of Manhattan.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in New York?
51 private schools with special program emphasis are located in New York.
How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in New York?
The average tuition cost is $32,665, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $22,460.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in New York?
New York private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in New York?
29% of private schools with special program emphasis in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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