New York School For The Deaf

Beginning with the Infant Education Program, the New York School for the Deaf supports parental involvement in the child's education.
Career and Transition Services are provided to all students enrolled at the New York School for the Deaf.
In the elementary school, activites connected with career education are infused across the curriculum.
Beginning at age 14, students in the upper grades receive a range of services in this arena, in keeping with the mandate of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Transition services, geared toward helping students to acquire the skills necessary to become productive and contributing members of the society in which they live, are delivered both in the classroom and in the community.
Preparation for successful employment is one of the key areas that fall within our realm of responsibility.

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Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1817
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres

Student Body

Total Students
128 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: Maximize the whole person potential of each student
  • School Mascot: Tornadoes
  • Beginning with the Infant Education Program, the New York School for the Deaf supports parental involvement in the child's education. Career and Transition Services are provided to all students enrolled at the New York School for the Deaf. In the elementary school, activites connected with career education are infused across the curriculum. Beginning at age 14, students in the upper grades receive a range of services in this arena, in keeping with the mandate of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Transition services, geared toward helping students to acquire the skills necessary to become productive and contributing members of the society in which they live, are delivered both in the classroom and in the community. Preparation for successful employment is one of the key areas that fall within our realm of responsibility.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is New York School For The Deaf's ranking?
New York School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for New York School For The Deaf?
The application deadline for New York School For The Deaf is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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