Block Institute School

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 Stats (2024-25)

  • 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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Block Institute School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Student Body

Total Students
252 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
96%
State avg.: 40%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Block Institute School?
The application deadline for Block Institute School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • 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 $24,216 for elementary schools and $25,291 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Brooklyn, NY is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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