Lavelle School For The Blind (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 167 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Lavelle School For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Private Special Education Centers

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool

Year Founded

1904

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Student Body

Total Students

167 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

92%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Lavelle school for the Blind is a multi-cultural educational institution established 100 years ago based on the Catholic tradition and the compassion and dedication of the Dominican sisters of Blauvelt.
The organization integrates students who are blind and have multiple disabilities, staff and parents in a challenging yet nurturing environment.
The programs at Lavelle seek to educate the whole child through a combination of developmental and functional strategies.
as the student progresses, the curriculum accommodates individual changing needs and educational growth.
all students are prepared for lives as respected adults.
Lavelle school develops all students to their fullest potential, and provides support and resources to the students and their parents.

Lavelle school for the Blind is a multi-cultural educational institution established 100 years ago based on the Catholic tradition and the compassion and dedication of the Dominican sisters of Blauvelt. The organization integrates students who are blind and have multiple disabilities, staff and parents in a challenging yet nurturing environment. The programs at Lavelle seek to educate the whole child through a combination of developmental and functional strategies. as the student progresses, the curriculum accommodates individual changing needs and educational growth. all students are prepared for lives as respected adults. Lavelle school develops all students to their fullest potential, and provides support and resources to the students and their parents.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Lavelle School For The Blind's ranking?

Lavelle School For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Lavelle School For The Blind?

The application deadline for Lavelle School For The Blind is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Lavelle School For The Blind located?

Lavelle School For The Blind is located in the Williamsbridge neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 3 other private schools located in Williamsbridge.

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The average private school tuition in Bronx, NY is $20,761 for elementary schools and $24,829 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bronx, NY is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).