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Best New York Special Education Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 85 special education private high schools serving 9,789 students in New York.

The special education private high schools in New York include Aaron School, Vincent Smith School, and The Karafin School.

The average tuition cost is $65,142, which is higher than the New York private high school average tuition cost of $26,519.

12% of special education private high schools in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 85
# Students Served: 9,789

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 85
# Students Served: 9,789

New York Special Education Private High Schools Trends

85

Private Schools

9,789

Students

$65,142

Avg. Tuition

8

Avg. Class Size

51%

Students of Color

5:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The special education private high schools in New York include Aaron School, Vincent Smith School, and The Karafin 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 $65,142, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $26,519.

How diverse are special education private high schools in New York?

New York special education private high schools are approximately 51% minority students, which is higher than the New York private school average of 36%.

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

12% of special education private high schools in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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