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Phyllis L Susser School For Exceptional Children I

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Herbert G Birch School, for over 30 years has worked tirelessly to help disadvantaged individuals live their lives with dignity and joy.

Birch provides services for children and adults with mental retardation, autism, severe language deficiencies and emotional disturbance.

We also provide state-of-the-art programs for children affected by abject poverty, malnutrition and homelessness.

Many children come from homes with parents struggling with substance abuse, literacy deficits and AIDS.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 80 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Inquire with school

Year Founded

1975

Student Body

Total Students

80 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

88%

State avg.: 39%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Phyllis L Susser School For Exceptional Children I is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 8/1/2025

I have been at this school for nine years, and I''m so happy!!!!!!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - keyabe thomas

5 5/21/2012

My son is 8 yrs old, who is diagnose with PDD. He is in a special ed class and even though he is in 3rd grade, he has some difficulty and is within 2nd grade level. He also was getting phychotherapy, at one time.

- Posted by Parent - maryc

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 80 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Queens County, NY is $12,509 for elementary schools and $15,751 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Queens County, NY is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).