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New York State School For The Blind

2a Richmond Ave
Batavia, NY 14020

www.nysed.gov

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 Stats (2025)

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)

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New York State School For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other associations(s) for exceptional children

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool

Year Founded

1865

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 27, 2025

Campus Size

School Motto

To achieve their highest level of independence

Student Body

Total Students

55 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 40%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Stats (2025)

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)

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