Hillside specializes in infant, international, and special needs adoptions. Recognizing that adoption is a lifelong experience, Hillside remains a resource for adoptive parents and their children after legalization.
Hillside customizes services to the specific needs and strengths of children, families, and communities.
Specialized services can be developed on an as-needed basis. 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.
Children who leave the care of Hillside's foster or residential programs or those who need assistance while still living at home may receive some of our home and community-based services.
Staff visits to families in the home focus on helping families resolve problems.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Hillside Childrens Center - Finger Lakes Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Year Founded
1837
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Casanova Burgos - HWSC Alumna -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Hillside Childrens Center - Finger Lakes Campus?
Hillside Childrens Center - Finger Lakes Campus famous alumni include: Casanova Burgos - HWSC Alumna.
What is Hillside Childrens Center - Finger Lakes Campus's ranking?
Hillside Childrens Center - Finger Lakes Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Hillside Childrens Center - Finger Lakes Campus?
The application deadline for Hillside Childrens Center - Finger Lakes Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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