The Karafin School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

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: 鉁�Verified school update

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

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Karafin School
9	10
10	10
11	11
12	11

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1958

School Calendar

School Motto

Helping every student achieve their maximum potential

Student Body

Total Students

42 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

64%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

95%

Average Class Size

6 students

Average SAT score

1090

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

3 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

CalculusLiterature

US History

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$28,426

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Acceptance Rate

30%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Bart A. Donow, Ph. D.

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

student council and student generated clubs

School Notes

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.

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.

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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 76%. 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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The average private school tuition in Westchester County, NY is $26,945 for elementary schools and $33,420 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Westchester County, NY is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).