The Karafin School (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

40 Radio Circle Drive, Suite 1
Mount Kisco, NY 10549

Karafin School has a limited number of students but the student body is not limited in intelligence. High school students with disabilites from the entire lower Hudson Valley and the City of New York are represented. The school follows the NYSED curriculum. The students take Regents Exams, PSAT and SAT tests and meet the criterion for eanring a New York or Connecticut diploma.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 42 students
Yearly Tuition: $28,426
Acceptance rate: 30%
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Karafin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1958

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

42 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

64%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

95%

Average Class Size

6 students

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

3 courses

List of Courses Offered

AP/Advanced Courses

CalculusLiterature

US History

Average SAT score

1090

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$28,426

View national tuition avg.

Acceptance Rate

30%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Bart A. Donow, Ph. D.

Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

student council and student generated clubs

School Notes

School Motto: Helping every student achieve their maximum potential

84 student maximum enrollment. Class size = 6 students, 1 teacher, 1 teacher's aide.
All core academic classes in science, math. social studies and English. Academic electives including, physics, calculus, psychology, soociolgy; plus music, art, computer technology, Spanish, Speech.
Gudance Counselor and school psychologist.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Karafin School cost?

The Karafin School's tuition is approximately $28,426 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Karafin School?

The acceptance rate of The Karafin School is 30%, which is lower than the national average of 75%. The Karafin School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.

What is The Karafin School's ranking?

The Karafin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for The Karafin School?

The application deadline for The Karafin School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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