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Gersh Academy- Inc

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Gersh Academy–Inc in West Hempstead, NY, is a nonsectarian co–ed special education school serving 109 students in grades K–12 within a suburban community.

Founded in 1991, the school employs 21 teachers and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 to support individualized instruction.

Approximately 28% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting some community diversity.

Gersh Academy offers private special education programs in a large suburb setting, accommodating students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 109 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Year Founded

1991

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

109 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Mascot: Gersh Gators

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 109 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Suffolk County, NY is $20,101 for elementary schools and $26,278 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Suffolk County, NY is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).