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.
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
Top Rankings
New York Institute For Special Education ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
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%
Students by Grade
Academics and 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 and 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
School Notes
- 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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