Top 10 Best New York Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 30 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 9,531 students in New York.
The average tuition cost is $29,277, which is higher than the New York private preschool average tuition cost of $16,266.
21% of private preschools with special program emphasis in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Islamic).
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.

Top Ranked New York Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Morningside Immersion School
Morningside Immersion School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(14)
70 W 93rd St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 316-0313
Grades: NS-2
| 45 students
My Spectrum School
My Spectrum School Photo - Pretend Doctor at My Spectrum School
Special Program Emphasis
11 Sintsink Dr. East
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 883-8035
Grades: PK-3
| 31 students
Pine Street School, A Green Ivy International School
Pine Street School, A Green Ivy International School Photo - Pine Street Schools starts at age 2 with a program that nurtures strong literacy, numeracy and social skills. Small student-teacher ratios allow us to provide an individualized experience that supports full development and social skills. Our 2s begin learning English and Spanish or Mandarin in a dual language setting.
Special Program Emphasis
(11)
25 Pine Street
New York, NY 10005
(347) 237-7606
Grades: NS-8
| 324 students
Saint Therese Classical Academy and Chesterton Academy
Saint Therese Classical Academy and Chesterton Academy Photo - Our friends from Korea!
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(3)
3348 State Route 208 Building 2
Campbell Hall, NY 10916
(845) 610-5288
Grades: PK-12
| 79 students
The Waldorf School Of Garden City
The Waldorf School Of Garden City Photo - Welcome to the Waldorf School of Garden City!
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
225 Cambridge Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 742-3434
Grades: PK-12
| 323 students
The Art of Words Community School
The Art of Words Community School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
52 Bridge Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(516) 668-1024
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Bais Rochel School
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
7 Israel Zupnick Dr
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 783-5820
Grades: PK-12
| 4,482 students
Dwight School
Dwight School Photo - Located steps away from Central Park on Manhattan's Upper West Side, Dwight has been igniting the spark of genius in every child since 1872.
Special Program Emphasis
291 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024
(212) 724-6360
Grades: PK-12
| 955 students
French-American School of New York
French-American School of New York Photo - FASNY's track record of 100% college acceptance and 100% baccalaureate success places us among the top French-American schools in North America, while our International Baccalaureate Program has been ranked among the best in the United States.
Special Program Emphasis
320 East Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
(914) 250-0401
Grades: NS-12
| 748 students
German-American School Manhattan (GSM)
German-American School Manhattan (GSM) Photo - International Pre- & Lower School GSM uses small classes to make a big impact. Expertly trained educators teach in their native language, while the intimate group settings allow for dedicated student-teacher interaction. A new location was added this year to offer full German immersion Preschool for learners ages 3 and 4.
Special Program Emphasis
74 Warren Street
New York, NY 10007
(646) 869-1152
Grades: NS-5
| 96 students
International School Of Brooklyn
International School Of Brooklyn Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
477 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 369-3023
Grades: NS-8
| 377 students
Akwesasne Freedom School
Special Program Emphasis
31 Village Rd
Hogansburg, NY 13655
(518) 358-2073
Grades: PK-8
| 61 students
Aurora Waldorf School
Aurora Waldorf School Photo - Social emotional learning is integrated into the school day.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
525 West Falls Road
West Falls, NY 14170
(716) 655-2029
Grades: PK-8
| 170 students
Bais Shifra Miriam
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
70-b Highview Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 356-0061
Grades: PK-12
| 267 students
Beit Rabban Day School
Beit Rabban Day School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
176 West 105th St.
New York, NY 10025
(212) 595-1386
Grades: NS-8
| 134 students
Brooklyn Free School
Special Program Emphasis
1360 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(929) 234-6565
Grades: PK-12
| 80 students
Congregation Yeshous Moshe Viznitz
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
49 S Main St
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 579-6363
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
Darul Uloom Al Madania
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
(6)
182 Sobieski St
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 892-2606
Grades: PK-11
| 280 students
HudsonWay Immersion School
HudsonWay Immersion School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
525 W 52nd
New York, NY 10019
(212) 787-8088
Grades: NS-6
| students
Ithaca Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
20 Nelson Rd
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 256-2020
Grades: PK-8
| 57 students
Leeway School - Special Education Preschool
Leeway School - Special Education Preschool Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
335 Johnson Ave
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 589-8060
Grades: PK
| 90 students
Long Island School For The Gifted
Long Island School For The Gifted Photo - We provide remote learning resources for all our students.
Special Program Emphasis
165 Pidgeon Hill Rd Ste 1
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 423-3557
Grades: PK-9
| 116 students
Lyceum Kennedy
Lyceum Kennedy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
One Cross Road
Ardsley, NY 10502
(914) 479-0722
Grades: PK-4
| 14 students
New Chapter Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
219-09 Linden Boulevard
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 465-3739
Grades: PK-8
| 112 students
Nord Anglia International School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
44 E 2nd St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 600-2010
Grades: PK-8
| 122 students
Primrose Hill School
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
23 Spring Brook Park Suite 2
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 876-1226
Grades: NS-8
| 85 students
The Sara Marie School
Special Program Emphasis
942 Route 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 280-3982
Grades: PK-1
| 74 students
School Of The New Moon
Special Program Emphasis
46 Erickas Walk
Mount Tremper, NY 12457
(845) 679-7112
Grades: PK-K
| 17 students
Waldorf School Of Saratoga Springs
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
122 Regent St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 587-0549
Grades: PK-12
| 181 students
Windsor Academy
Special Program Emphasis
271 Quassaick Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 562-3711
Grades: PK-1
| 106 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in New York?
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in New York?
30 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in New York.
How much do private preschools with special program emphasis cost in New York?
The average tuition cost is $29,277, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $16,266.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in New York?
New York private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 42%.
What percentage of private preschools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in New York?
21% of private preschools with special program emphasis in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Islamic).

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