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Guild For Exceptional Children

1273 57th St Brooklyn, NY 11219

Tel: (718) 435-2554

www.gecbklyn.org

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 250 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 250 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

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Student Body

Total Students

250 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

97%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

The Guild for Exceptional Children is a not-for-profit agency that was founded in 1958 by parents and friends of people with developmental disabilities.
GEC grew from a dedicated group of parents volunteering their time to support each other to a leading-edge advocacy agency that spearheaded community living options, opening the very first group home in New York City in 1970.
Our Mission is to help children and adults living with developmental disabilities lead dignified and satisfying lives, reaching their fullest potential and assisting families in every step of their journey.
GEC is dedicated to providing exceptional support and services that will enable children and adults to lead respected and fulfilling lives in their community.

School Motto: Building brighter futures.

The Guild for Exceptional Children is a not-for-profit agency that was founded in 1958 by parents and friends of people with developmental disabilities.
GEC grew from a dedicated group of parents volunteering their time to support each other to a leading-edge advocacy agency that spearheaded community living options, opening the very first group home in New York City in 1970.
Our Mission is to help children and adults living with developmental disabilities lead dignified and satisfying lives, reaching their fullest potential and assisting families in every step of their journey.
GEC is dedicated to providing exceptional support and services that will enable children and adults to lead respected and fulfilling lives in their community.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mildred Goldberg - Celebrated her 99th birthday at GEC, exemplifying the care and support provided. -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Who are famous alumni from Guild For Exceptional Children?

Guild For Exceptional Children famous alumni include: Mildred Goldberg - Celebrated her 99th birthday at GEC, exemplifying the care and support provided..

When is the application deadline for Guild For Exceptional Children?

The application deadline for Guild For Exceptional Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Guild For Exceptional Children located?

Guild For Exceptional Children is located in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other private schools located in Borough Park.

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The average private school tuition in Brooklyn, NY is $23,059 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).