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Rebecca School

35 East 21st Street
New York, NY 10010

www.rebeccaschool.org

Rebecca School is a theraputic day school for children ages 3 - 21 with neurodevelopmental delays in relating and communicating including PDD and Autism.

Curriculum based on educational and development model of Dr. Stanley Greenspan.

Rebecca School is the first Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based (DIR) school in Manhattan.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 160 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Independent Private Schools Association
National Council for Private School Accreditation

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Inquire with school

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

2006

Summer School Offered

Yes

Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 18, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

160 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

100 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

2:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

8 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Unilateral Private School placement. Carter and Connors Funding

Admissions Director

Elizabeth O'Shea

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

The DIR methodology, developed by Dr. Stanley Greenspan proceeds from the core belief that relationships are the foundation of learning. Rebecca School staff considers the variations in individual motor and sensory processing systems and tailors each child`s program to his or her specific needs. Rebecca School`s enrichment program offers music therapy, drama, science, art, gym and technology. The curriculum incorporates academics, floor time, social skills training, sensory integration and behavior modification. The School provides the related services of speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy and counseling.

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 160 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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