The Child School

587 Main St, Roosevelt Island, NY, 10044-0100
Tel: (212)223-5055
Grades: K - 12 | 215 students
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The Child School/Legacy High School is an academically rigorous, yet supportive community addressing the needs of a diverse population of special children, many of whom have not found success in other schools. Our children learn differently because of disorders in thinking, listening, speaking, reading, spelling, touch, or perception, etc. The School fulfills a vital function in the New York City Public School System, serving the needs of children with learning, social/emotional and developmental disabilities throughout the five boroughs. It is chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York to accept youngsters whose needs cannot be satisfied within the public education system. Under this authorization, The Child School is classified as an approved non-public day school, whose students may qualify for 100 percent tuition payment by New York State.

School Overview:
The Child School
School Type Special Education School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Student Body
Total Students 215 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 12% (NY School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

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Nearby Schools:

The Child School
Gr. K-12 | 0 mi. away
The Town School
Gr. K-9 | 0.4 mi. away
Lycee Francais De New York
Gr. PK-12 | 0.4 mi. away
Ideal Islamic School
Gr. PK-7 | 0.5 mi. away
The Cathedral School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0.6 mi. away
Brearley School
Gr. K-12 | 0.7 mi. away

View all schools in: Roosevelt Island, New York County, Zip 10044

School Reviews:

  • Recommended September 08,2012 - My child has been at the Child School for 3 years and we absolutely love it. He is a bright, talented student who did not do well in public school because the environment was overwhelming and his learning disabilities were not accommodated. He now reads above grade level and enjoys learning. The school is very nurturing and the arts/sports programs are superb. Our student body is diverse - I have no idea where this website got "12% students of color," as TCS is a demographic microcosm of New York City.*-Posted by Parent *
  • Recommended April 09,2012 - l would like to have an application for my son alex g he is attending the rebecca school right now. l woul like to know more information about the school for september coming*-Posted by Parent *

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