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Best New York Special Education Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 198 special education private schools serving 24,350 students in New York.

The special education private schools in New York include Aaron School, Winston Preparatory School NY, and The Karafin School.

The average tuition cost is $66,537, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,649.

13% of special education private schools in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 198
# Students Served: 24,350

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 198
# Students Served: 24,350

New York Special Education Private School Trends

198

Private Schools

24,350

Students

$66,537

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

49%

Students of Color

6:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private schools in New York?

The special education private schools in New York include Aaron School, Winston Preparatory School NY, and The Karafin School.

How many special education private schools are located in New York?

198 special education private schools are located in New York.

How much do special education private schools cost in New York?

The average tuition cost is $66,537, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $21,649.

How diverse are special education private schools in New York?

New York special education private schools are approximately 49% minority students, which is higher than the New York private school average of 39%.

What percentage of special education private schools are religiously affiliated in New York?

13% of special education private schools in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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