Ferncliff Manor, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of people with developmental disabilities, their families and the community utilizing research-based, adaptive and integrative strategies.
Services provided include educational, rehabilitative, specialized residential, health care, creative arts therapies and recreation programs.
The mission of our organization is to enable each individual to learn, develop and enjoy a meaningful and personally rewarding life.
Ferncliff provides a full range of high quality educational, therapeutic and health care services to children with developmental disabilities offering close personal attention, structure and stimulation in a safe, secure environment that fosters growth and development.
We believe that the combination of professional expertise, teamwork, concentrated effort, and nurturing care is the key to success with each child.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
78%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Ferncliff Manor, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of people with developmental disabilities, their families and the community utilizing research-based, adaptive and integrative strategies. Services provided include educational, rehabilitative, specialized residential, health care, creative arts therapies and recreation programs. The mission of our organization is to enable each individual to learn, develop and enjoy a meaningful and personally rewarding life. Ferncliff provides a full range of high quality educational, therapeutic and health care services to children with developmental disabilities offering close personal attention, structure and stimulation in a safe, secure environment that fosters growth and development. We believe that the combination of professional expertise, teamwork, concentrated effort, and nurturing care is the key to success with each child.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ferncliff Manor?
The application deadline for Ferncliff Manor is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ferncliff Manor located?
Ferncliff Manor is located in the Nepera Park neighborhood of Yonkers, NY.
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