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Best New York Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 50 private elementary schools with special program emphasis serving 14,349 students in New York.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private elementary schools in New York include Bais Rochel School, The École, and Pine Street School.
The average tuition cost is $28,113, which is higher than the New York private elementary school average tuition cost of $22,346.
32% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked New York Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Apple Academy
Big Apple Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
2937 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 333-0300
Gr: K-8 | 1,115 student Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pine Street School
Pine Street School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(11)
25 Pine Street
New York, NY 10005
(347) 237-7606
Gr: NS-8 | 360 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Saint Therese Classical Academy and Chesterton Academy
Saint Therese Classical Academy and Chesterton Academy Photo - Practicing for our winter Gala! Saint Therese and Sister Pierre
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(4)
3348 State Route 208 Building 2
Campbell Hall, NY 10916
(845) 610-5288
Gr: K-12 | 79 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Waldorf School Of Garden City
The Waldorf School Of Garden City Photo - Welcome to the Waldorf School of Garden City!
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
225 Cambridge Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 742-3434
Gr: NS-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
The IDEAL School of Manhattan
The IDEAL School of Manhattan Photo - Students show the kindness snowflakes that they made.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
5 Hanover Square
New York, NY 10004
(212) 769-1699
Gr: K-12 | 172 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Morningside Immersion School
Morningside Immersion School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(15)
70 W 93rd St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 316-0313
Gr: NS-2 | 45 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Art of Words Community School
The Art of Words Community School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
52 Bridge Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(516) 668-1024
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bais Rochel School
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
7 Israel Zupnick Dr
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 783-5820
Gr: PK-12 | 4,482 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Doane Stuart School
Doane Stuart School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
199 Washington Avenue
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 465-5222
Gr: NS-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
The École
The École Photo
Special Program Emphasis
115 E 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
(646) 410-2238
Gr: NS-8 | 358 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Educational Institute Oholei Torah-oholei Menachem
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
667 Eastern Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 778-3340
Gr: K-12 | 1,644 student Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
French-American School of New York
French-American School of New York Photo - FASNY's track record of 100% college acceptance and 100% baccalaureate success places us among the top French-American schools in North America, while our International Baccalaureate Program has been ranked among the best in the United States.
Special Program Emphasis
320 East Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
(914) 250-0401
Gr: NS-12 | 748 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
German International School New York
German International School New York Photo - German International School New York (GISNY) New Building and school herb garden
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
50 Partridge Road
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 948-6513
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
German-American School Manhattan (GSM)
German-American School Manhattan (GSM) Photo - In the landscape of private and public schools within NYC, German-American School Manhattan (GSM) is easily accessible for families from all NYC boroughs and New Jersey. With two locations in Tribeca, our school, which was established in 2018, is the number one choice for families that value academics and dual language immersion (English/German, Spanish is introduced in Grade 3).
Special Program Emphasis
74 Warren Street
New York, NY 10007
(646) 869-1152
Gr: NS-5 | 88 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
International School Of Brooklyn
International School Of Brooklyn Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
477 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 369-3023
Gr: NS-8 | 361 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Robert Louis Stevenson School
Robert Louis Stevenson School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
24 W 74th Street
New York, NY 10023
(212) 787-6400
Gr: 8-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
A Plus Kidz Academy
Special Program Emphasis
10510 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 975-0266
Gr: PK-1 | 24 students
Akwesasne Freedom School
Special Program Emphasis
31 Village Rd
Hogansburg, NY 13655
(518) 358-2073
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Aurora Waldorf School
Aurora Waldorf School Photo - Social emotional learning is integrated into the school day.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
525 West Falls Road
West Falls, NY 14170
(716) 655-2029
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Sports: 10
Bais Shifra Miriam
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
70-b Highview Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 356-0061
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students
Blessed Virgin Mary Mother Of God Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
450 Wilkinson Street
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 422-8127
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Canterbury Brook Academy of the Arts
Canterbury Brook Academy of the Arts Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
267 Van Ness Street
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 728-1925
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Childrens Hours School
Special Program Emphasis
90 Lewis St
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 789-3565
Gr: PK-6 | 36 students Tuition listed
Congregation Yeshous Moshe Viznitz
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
49 S Main St
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 579-6363
Gr: PK-6 | 273 students
Crossroads Center For Children
Special Program Emphasis
395 Becker Drive
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 280-0083
Gr: NS-4 | 83 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Darul Uloom Al Madania
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
(6)
182 Sobieski St
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 892-2606
Gr: PK-11 | 258 students Avg. class size: 15 students
De La Salle Academy
Special Program Emphasis
332 W 43rd St
New York, NY 10036
(212) 316-5840
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Acceptance rate listed
East Palmyra Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Calvinist)
2023 E Palmyra Port Gibson Rd
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-4400
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fei Tian Academy Of The Arts
Special Program Emphasis (Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
140 Galley Hill Rd
Cuddebackville, NY 12729
(845) 754-4226
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Tuition listed
Flex School - Bronxville
Special Program Emphasis
171 White Plains Rd
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 704-3334
Gr: 5-12 | 20 students
The Free School
The Free School Photo - Thisis us!
Special Program Emphasis
8 Elm St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 434-3072
Gr: K-8 | 28 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Friends Of Refugees Of Eastern Europe
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
1383 President Street
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 467-0860
Gr: 5-8
Greek Language Institute
Special Program Emphasis (Greek Orthodox)
100 Fariway Dr
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 944-3183
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
Hawthorne Valley School
Hawthorne Valley School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
330 County Route 21c
Ghent, NY 12075
(845) 750-4855
Gr: PK-12 | 289 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hudsonway Immersion School
Hudsonway Immersion School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
525 W 52nd
New York, NY 10019
(212) 787-8088
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in New York?
The top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in New York include Bais Rochel School, The École, and Pine Street School.
How many private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in New York?
50 private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in New York.
How much do private elementary schools with special program emphasis cost in New York?
The average tuition cost is $28,113, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $22,346.
How diverse are private elementary schools with special program emphasis in New York?
New York private elementary schools with special program emphasis are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private elementary schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in New York?
32% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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