Explore, Create,Collaborate, Communicate, Assess My Spectrum School for Gifted & Talented Pre-school, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 children is dedicated to educating children through our innovative academic individualized programs that identify and nurture their unique imaginations, interests, and abilities in a caring ,safe, enriched environment.
At an early age, our programs introduce children to a world of seven domains of knowledge: language/literacy, math, music, visual art, movement, science, and social understanding.
Our accelerated in-depth differentiated curriculum and instruction promote accelerated learning and respectful collaboration with peers that foster a lifelong love of learning for future success.
Information: Contact Linda DAgostino Ed. D. Gifted & Talented Education/ Columbia University 516.883.8035 myspectrumschool.com.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked NY School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
My Spectrum School/ Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Language Based
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates vary from $9-$11 per hr.
% on Financial Aid
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$50
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Linda DAgostino Ed. D.
Admissions Associate
Jennifer D'Agostino M.A.
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Visual Arts
School Notes
INNOVATION IN EDUCATION WHERE LEARNING IS FUN
Harvard University Spectrum Project and Multiple Intelligences Framework
Spectrum Academic and Social Understanding Programs promote:
Harvard University Spectrum Project and Multiple Intelligences Framework
Spectrum Academic and Social Understanding Programs promote:
- Lifelong Learners
- Cognitive, Social Emotional and Physical Development
- Individual and group learning that fosters critical and creative thinking skills
- Meaningful hands-on theme based projects that implement instruction, construction, and reflection
- Small class sizes facilitated by highly educated staff
- Prepared learning enviornment as a teaching tool for exploration and discovery
- Parent and community partners
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does My Spectrum School/ Center cost?
My Spectrum School/ Center's tuition is approximately $12 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of My Spectrum School/ Center?
The acceptance rate of My Spectrum School/ Center is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 74%.
What sports does My Spectrum School/ Center offer?
My Spectrum School/ Center offers 5 interscholastic sports: Climbing, Dance, Golf, Indoor Soccer and Soccer.
What is My Spectrum School/ Center's ranking?
My Spectrum School/ Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for My Spectrum School/ Center?
The application deadline for My Spectrum School/ Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is Chabad Academy Of Science & The Humanities (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
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(Catholic)
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Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 352-1205
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 352-1205
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(516) 742-3434
Garden City, NY 11530
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Gr: NS-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
School Reviews
5 1/31/2025
My Spectrum School provides high-quality early childhood education to my family and child. The nurturing, safe, inclusive environment provides many resources and choices for my child's learning. The teachers are highly educated, with multiple master degrees in early childhood education. Teachers individualized curriculum and instruction. My child writes letters, numbers, and words and is learning how to read at 3 years old. Definitely
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