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Block Institute School

376 Bay 44th St
Brooklyn, NY 11214

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Tel: (718) 906-5432

www.blockinstitute.org

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Block Institute of Brooklyn New York is a non-profit, non-sectarian agency dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families.

Established in 1962, Block Institute has extensive experience providing individualized services for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Block Institute has been a beacon of hope for the developmentally disabled and their families.

Our program offerings include Special Education and Evaluation Services for children with special needs ages three to eight years old.

Block Institute is committed to community awareness, sensitivity, and acceptance of individuals with disabilities.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 252 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other associations(s) for exceptional children
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1962

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Student Body

Total Students

252 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

96%

State avg.: 39%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: Block Institute truly is an exceptional place for exceptional people.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 252 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Brooklyn, NY is $23,010 for elementary schools and $25,159 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Brooklyn, NY is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).