The Astor Learning Center provides a K-8th grade, extended school year program.
Composed of an interdisciplinary team, which embraces the agency`s core values of respect, hope, quality, partnership, and integrity.
We believe the approach in working with children should be strength-based, data-informed, flexible, holistic, family-driven, developed with respect for the child`s perspective, responsive to the child`s input, and supportive of the child`s identity and esteem.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Help. Heal. Hope.
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
59%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Astor Learning Center specializes in supporting students receiving special education services. The student who requires out-of-district services to meet their academic needs in accordance with each student`s Individual Education Program (IEP). Students who attend our school program have one or more of the following education classifications: Learning Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities, Speech Impairment, Emotional Disabilities, Autism, and/or Other Health Impairments.
- All referrals to Astor Learning Center are made by the local Committees on Special Education (CSE). Mental health professionals, residential centers, hospitals, and other individuals can recommend our program, but all referrals must come through the child`s home school district.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Astor Learning Center offer a summer program?
Yes, Astor Learning Center offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Astor Learning Center?
The application deadline for Astor Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Astor Learning Center located?
Astor Learning Center is located in the Rhinebeck Village neighborhood of Rhinebeck, NY.
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