Westchester Exceptional Childrens School

520 Route 22, North Salem, NY, 10560-0105
Tel: (914)277-5533
Grades: 12 | 84 students
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Westchester Exceptional Children's School is a not for profit, tax-exempt/501(c)(3) school, located in North Salem, NY, serving students from 28 school districts and nine counties in NY, CT and NYC. Our focus is on meeting the educational, social and emotional need of students with autism, medically fragile children, and students with communication and behavior disorders thought to be too handicapped to attend public education programs. Our educational mission establishes that each child, no matter how handicapped, is a valuable individual capable of high achievement and worthy of society's best efforts.

School Overview:
Westchester Exceptional Childrens School
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Council for Exceptional Children
National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 12 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1969
Student Body
Total Students 84 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 40% (NY School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 8 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Admission Deadline None / Rolling

Nearby Schools:

Westchester Exceptional Childrens School
Gr. 12 | 0 mi. away
St Joseph S School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.9 mi. away
John F Kennedy Catholic High School
Gr. 9-12 | 2.9 mi. away
Lincoln Hall Ives School
Gr. PK | 3.3 mi. away
St. Lawrence O'toole School
Gr. PK-8 | 4.8 mi. away
St John The Evangelist School
Gr. K-9 | 4.8 mi. away

View all schools in: North Salem, Westchester County, Zip 10560

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