The Reece School specializes in providing standards driven instruction in a caring therapeutic environment to psychologically fragile elementary age students.
The school is ungraded but maintains high standards of academic intervention while also addressing the clinical needs of its students through the provision of speech, occupational therapy and counseling.
The Reece School accepts students with the IEP clasifications of Speech Impaired, Learning Disabled, Emotional Disturbed and Other Health Impaired.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NY School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Reece School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1948
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
no formal uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
School if a funded State supported facility which does not charge tuition to parents
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reece School's ranking?
Reece School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Reece School?
The application deadline for Reece School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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