New York Institute For Special Education (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 90 students
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

New York Institute For Special Education 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
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	New York Institute For Special Education
Kind	2
1	5
2	3
3	2
4	2
6	11
7	15
9	13
10	6
11	15
12	16

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Blindness and visual impairments, learning and emotional needs, preschool developmental delays

Year Founded

1831

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

90 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

92%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

6 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

We are a New York State funded school.

Admissions Associate

Lois Dougan

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballBowling

CheeringSwimming

Track and FieldWrestling

School Notes

The New York Institute for Special Education (NYISE)is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonsectarian educational facility which provides quality educational programs for children with blindness and visual impairment, emotional and learning needs and preschoolers who have developmental delays.

The New York Institute for Special Education's mission is to provide quality educational programs and support to the students and families in a safe, caring environment, to awaken and inspire student curiosity, lifelong learning and fulfillment.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does New York Institute For Special Education offer?

New York Institute For Special Education offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Swimming, Track and Field and Wrestling.

What is New York Institute For Special Education's ranking?

New York Institute For Special Education ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for New York Institute For Special Education?

The application deadline for New York Institute For Special Education is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is New York Institute For Special Education located?

New York Institute For Special Education is located in the Allerton neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 2 other private schools located in Allerton.

School Calendar

View the New York Institute For Special Education yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

First Day of Classes

September 09, 2026 (Wednesday)

Yom Kippur (School Closed)

September 21, 2026 (Monday)

Indigenous Peoples' Day (School Closed)

October 12, 2026 (Monday)

Veteran's Day (School Closed)

November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)

Thanksgiving Recess (School Closed)

November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

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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).