For the 2025-26 school year, there are 85 special education private high schools serving 10,140 students in New York.
The top ranked special education private high schools in New York include The Karafin School, The Lang School, and Vincent Smith School.
The average tuition cost is $66,465, which is higher than the New York private high school average tuition cost of $26,886.
Top Ranked New York Special Education Private High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
322 Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 365-4900
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 365-4900
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
37 west 65th street, Floor 5
New York, NY 10023
(212) 580-0080
New York, NY 10023
(212) 580-0080
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy Westchester![Fusion Academy Westchester Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more. Fusion Academy Westchester Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]()

Special Education School
1 North Broadway, Suite 120
White Plains, NY 10601
(877) 673-8893
White Plains, NY 10601
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
309 East 45th Street and 42 East 30th Street
New York, NY 10016
(212) 867-9594
New York, NY 10016
(212) 867-9594
Gr: K-12 | 212 students Tuition listed
Baker Hall School
Special Education School
777 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9737
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9737
Gr: 6-12 | 110 students
Baker Victory Services
Special Education School (Catholic)
780 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9636
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9636
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Cantalician Center For Learning
Special Education School
2049 George Urban Blvd.
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 901-8700
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 901-8700
Gr: PK-12 | 416 students
587 Main St
New York, NY 10044
(212) 223-5055
New York, NY 10044
(212) 223-5055
Gr: 1-12 | 289 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
26 Grove St
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-1448
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-1448
Gr: 4-12 | 48 students Tuition listed
The Churchill School & Center![The Churchill School & Center Photo The Churchill School & Center Photo]()

Special Education School
301 E 29th St
New York, NY 10016
(212) 722-0610
New York, NY 10016
(212) 722-0610
Gr: K-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Cooke School & Institute![The Cooke School & Institute Photo The Cooke School & Institute Photo]()

Special Education School
1713 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10029
(646) 273-5555
New York, NY 10029
(646) 273-5555
Gr: K-12 | 333 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6350 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 783-3100
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 783-3100
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Hillside Children's Center -andrews Trahey Campus
Special Education School
1183 Monroe Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 256-7628
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 256-7628
Gr: 5-12 | 65 students
The Karafin School
Special Education School
40 Radio Circle Drive, Suite 1
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 666-9211
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 666-9211
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Lang School![The Lang School Photo - Our staff and student community is as diverse as it is committed. Lower School students take daily recess at local parks, playgrounds, and gardening plots., while Upper School students can leave campus independently. The Lang School Photo - Our staff and student community is as diverse as it is committed. Lower School students take daily recess at local parks, playgrounds, and gardening plots., while Upper School students can leave campus independently.]()

Special Education School
26 Broadway, Suite 900
New York, NY 10004
(212) 977-7777
New York, NY 10004
(212) 977-7777
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Mary Cariola Center
Special Education School
1000 Elmwood Ave Ste 100
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 271-0761
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 271-0761
Gr: PK-12 | 399 students
20 Bergen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 625-3939
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 625-3939
Gr: K-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Special Education School
60 Academy Rd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 426-2600
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 426-2600
Gr: 1-12 | 108 students
New York Institute For Special Education
Special Education School
999 Pelham Pkwy N
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 519-7000
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 519-7000
Gr: K-12 | 90 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
New York School For The Deaf
Special Education School
555 Knollwood Rd
White Plains, NY 10603
(914) 949-7310
White Plains, NY 10603
(914) 949-7310
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students
1821 Hamburg St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 346-1273
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 346-1273
Gr: 6-12 | 154 students Avg. class size: 15 students
3 Chenango Rd
Edmeston, NY 13335
(607) 965-8377
Edmeston, NY 13335
(607) 965-8377
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rochester School For The Deaf
Special Education School
1545 Saint Paul St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 544-1240
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 544-1240
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students
Stanley G Falk School
Special Education School
848 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-0090
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-0090
Gr: K-12 | 445 students Sports: 3 Acceptance rate listed
Tilton School
Special Education School
1550 Champlin Ave
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 235-7670
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 235-7670
Gr: K-12 | 117 students
175 Wolf Hill Road
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 423-2658
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 423-2658
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 1 student Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2
126 West 17th Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 496-8400
New York, NY 10011
(212) 496-8400
Gr: 4-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 28 Acceptance rate listed
309 East 45th Street
New York, NY 10017
(212) 867-9594
New York, NY 10017
(212) 867-9594
Gr: K-12 | 168 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Abilities First
Special Education School
167 Myers Corners Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 452-0774
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 452-0774
Gr: K-12 | 94 students
1201 66th St
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 259-4389
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 259-4389
Gr: 6-12 | 110 students
Aichhorn School (the)
Special Education School
23 W 106th St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 312-9353
New York, NY 10025
(212) 312-9353
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students
The Arc Greater Hudson Valley Ny
Special Education School
28 Ingrassia Rd
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 564-1855
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 564-1855
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Ascent School For Individuals With Autism
Special Education School
819 Grand Blvd Ste 2
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 254-6100
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 254-6100
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Baker Academy
Special Education School (Catholic)
120 Alexander Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 828-7955
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 828-7955
Gr: 1-9 | 66 students
The Biondi School/rising Ground Inc
Special Education School
463 Hawthorne Ave
Yonkers, NY 10705
(914) 375-8700
Yonkers, NY 10705
(914) 375-8700
Gr: 1-12 | 217 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private high schools in New York?
The top ranked special education private high schools in New York include The Karafin School, The Lang School, and Vincent Smith School.
How many special education private high schools are located in New York?
85 special education private high schools are located in New York.
How much do special education private high schools cost in New York?
The average tuition cost is $66,465, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $26,886.
How diverse are special education private high schools in New York?
New York special education private high schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the New York private school average of 38%.
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