Winston Preparatory School

126 West 17 Street, New York, NY, 10011-0100
Tel: (646)638-2705
Grades: 6 - 12 | 191 students
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Winston Prep's mission is to is to facilitate the independence of individuals with learning difficulties through assessment-driven individualized education, research, and outreach.  Students participate in a daily one-to-one instructional period called Focus, designed to serve as the diagnostic, instructional, and mentoring centerpiece of their experience.

School Overview:
Winston Preparatory School
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Non-verbal learning disabilities, Dyslexia, Language-based Learning Differences, Executive Functioning
Year Founded 1981
Student Body
Total Students 191 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 33% (NY School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 3:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 10 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Admissions Director Kristin Wisemiller
Admissions Associate Medry Rodriguez
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Golf Soccer
Softball Track and Field
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 13 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Chess club Community service
Conversational Spanish Documentary filmmaking
Drawing and painting Fencing
Film studies Group guitar
Group piano Student government
Weight training Yearbook
Yoga

School Notes:

  • Educational programs at WPS center on facilitating the independence of students with learning difficulties through assessment driven individualized education. To achieve this mission, Winston’s curriculum focuses on skill-based learning with an underlying emphasis on social-emotional growth.  Small classes of 8-12 students help to create a comfortable learning environment and facilitate the individualization of course work. At the high school level, students with appropriate levels of skill mastery may participate in college courses. Ninety percent of graduates in the last five years have been accepted to college.

    Winston Prep has a campus in Norwalk, CT in addition to the New York City location.

    • Profile last updated: 09/18/2012

Nearby Schools:

Winston Preparatory School
Gr. 6-12 | 0 mi. away
John A Coleman School
Gr. PK | 0.1 mi. away
Nazareth Nursery
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0.2 mi. away
Xavier High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.2 mi. away
City Country School
Gr. K-9 | 0.2 mi. away

View all schools in: New York, New York County, Zip 10011

School Reviews:

  • Recommended January 31,2013 - The HeadMaster, Deans, Teachers, and Support Staff are beyond amazing. My Child has been here 3 Years, and this School, and School Program has made 1000% difference in her life... I highly recommend this school for any child that has Learning Differences. As a Parent, You are as Important as well. There is no other school like it in New York City...*-Posted by Parent *

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