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Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center

60 Academy Rd Albany, NY 12208

Tel: (518) 426-2600 Ext. 2203

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked NY School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 108 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center in Albany, NY, serves 108 students in grades 1 through 12 in a nonsectarian, city–based special education program.
Founded in 1829, the school is one of the oldest private special education schools in the Albany area.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 29 teaching staff, supporting individualized instruction.
Approximately 25% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity in this Albany private school.
Summer school programs are available, offering extended learning options for enrolled students in this city–based special education setting.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked NY School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 108 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
3	1
4	5
6	13
7	17
9	22
10	16
11	18
12	16

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Students peak in grade 9 with 22 enrolled, the highest count in the table.

Year Founded

1829

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

108 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The average private school tuition in Albany, NY is $9,924 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Albany, NY is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).