Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
New York State School For The Blind
About the School
- New York State School For The Blind serves 55 students in grades Nursery/Preschool, is a member of the Other associations(s) for exceptional children.
- The student:teacher of New York State School For The Blind is 4:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
New York State School For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Year Founded
1865
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To achieve their highest level of independence
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New York State School For The Blind's ranking?
New York State 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 New York State School For The Blind?
The application deadline for New York State School For The Blind is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to New York State School For The Blind is Notre Dame High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Paul Lutheran School (0.4 miles away)
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Avg. class size: 12 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
31 Washington Ave
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-0488
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15
Catholic
73 Union St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2783
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students
Catholic
2 Summit St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-6154
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
40 Woodrow Road
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-6866
Distance: 14.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Christian
5329 South Gravel Road
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-2992
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15
Catholic
73 Union St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-2783
Distance: 14.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Christian
5329 South Gravel Road
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-2992
Distance: 17.0 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 13 students
Mennonite
6286 Burke Hill Rd
Perry, NY 14530
(585) 798-1208
Distance: 18.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
60 Holley St
Brockport, NY 14420
(585) 637-4540
Distance: 22.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 117 students
Christian
181 S Main St
Perry, NY 14530
(585) 330-4113
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
31 Washington Ave
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-0488
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students
Catholic
2 Summit St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-6154
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
40 Woodrow Road
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-6866
Distance: 14.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Christian
5329 South Gravel Road
Medina, NY 14103
(585) 798-2992
Distance: 17.0 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 13 students
Mennonite
6286 Burke Hill Rd
Perry, NY 14530
(585) 798-1208
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
31 Washington Ave
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-0488
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students
Catholic
2 Summit St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-6154
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
40 Woodrow Road
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-6866
Distance: 18.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2028 Sandridge Road
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9483
Distance: 18.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
60 Holley St
Brockport, NY 14420
(585) 637-4540
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Marilla Primary School
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Rank:
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Marilla, NY 14102
(716) 652-3000
Marilla, NY 14102
(716) 652-3000
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Gr: PK-3 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Alden Primary At Townline
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 50%10
11197 Broadway
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
9536.1 miles
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Rank:
Rank:
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Top 50%10
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(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
9538.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
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Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13190 Park St
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
9538.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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