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Best New York Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) serving 1,394 students in New York. You can also find more schools membership associations in New York.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in New York include Bay Ridge Prep, Reece School, and Lavelle School For The Blind.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
15% of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in New York (2026-27)

Map of Bay Ridge Prep
Bay Ridge Prep
Gr: K-8 | 134 students
7420 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 833-5839
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Map of Lavelle School For The Blind
Lavelle School For The Blind
Gr: NS | 167 students
Special Education School
3830 Paulding Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 882-1212
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Map of New York Institute For Special Education
New York Institute For Special Education
Gr: K-12 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 6
Special Education School
999 Pelham Pkwy N
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 519-7000
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Map of Reece School
Reece School
Gr: K-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
25 E 104th St
New York, NY 10029
(212) 284-4872
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Map of Center For Spectrum Services
Center For Spectrum Services
Gr: PK | 125 students
Special Education School
70 Kukuk Ln
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 336-2616
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Map of Clear View School Day Treatment
Clear View School Day Treatment
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students
Special Education School
480 Albany Post Rd
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
(914) 941-9513
(1)
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Map of Cleary School For The Deaf
Cleary School For The Deaf
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students
Special Education School
301 Smithtown Blvd
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 831-5764
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Map of New Grace Center, Inc.
New Grace Center, Inc.
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
Baptist
650 Livonia Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(347) 200-8236
(3)
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Map of Orchard School
Orchard School
Gr: 2-10 | 147 students
Special Education School
1156 N Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 965-3700
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Map of St. Anne Institute
St. Anne Institute
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students
All-girls
160 N Main Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 437-6504
(5)
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Map of South Bay Junior Academy Of Sda
South Bay Junior Academy Of Sda
Gr: K-8 | 34 students
Seventh Day Adventist
150 Fire Island Ave
Babylon, NY 11702
(718) 751-5112
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Map of Westchester School For Special Children
Westchester School For Special Children
Gr: Inquire with school | 199 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
45 Park Ave
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-4300
(1)
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Map of Westchester School For Special Children
Westchester School For Special Children
Gr: Inquire with school | 65 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
520 Route 22
North Salem, NY 10560
(914) 376-4300
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in New York?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in New York include Bay Ridge Prep, Reece School, and Lavelle School For The Blind.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are located in New York?
13 private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are located in New York.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in New York?
New York private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are approximately 69% minority students, which is higher than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are religiously affiliated in New York?
15% of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
13
Private Schools
1,394
Students
$25,000
Avg. Tuition
69%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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