Crestwood children Center supports children ages birth to 21 and their families with an array of child welfare, behavioral, mental health, and family development services.
Originally founded in 1885 as Infants Summer Hospital, it changed its mission in 1958 to serving children with serious emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders.
Crestwood serves children from birth through 21 years of age in services including day treatment education, outpatient treatment, and residential treatment.
Day Treatment serves youth ages 3-21 who are experiencing school-related and/or family problems.
Day Treatment provides a stable, consistent environment where emotional and educational needs can be met.
This is an integrated approach to treatment with focus on therapeutic and educational goals.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked NY School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Crestwood Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1837
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
87 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crestwood Childrens Center's ranking?
Crestwood Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Crestwood Childrens Center?
The application deadline for Crestwood Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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