Shield Institute Of Flushing

The Shield Institute educates and supports New Yorkers of all ages with developmental disabilities.
We work to involve citizens with autism and other developmental challenges in the city's cultural, social, and economic mainstream.
The Shield Institute has roots in the Jewish community. We have been helping people for 85 years.
If we can be of assistance to you or someone you know, we will.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
102 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
87%
State avg.: 40%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • The Shield Institute educates and supports New Yorkers of all ages with developmental disabilities. We work to involve citizens with autism and other developmental challenges in the city's cultural, social, and economic mainstream. The Shield Institute has roots in the Jewish community. We have been helping people for 85 years. If we can be of assistance to you or someone you know, we will.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Susan Brown, Artist diagnosed with autism
    • Eric Sadowsky, Pure Vision Artist featured on NBC Dateline
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Shield Institute Of Flushing?
Shield Institute Of Flushing famous alumni include: Susan Brown, Artist diagnosed with autism and Eric Sadowsky, Pure Vision Artist featured on NBC Dateline.
When is the application deadline for Shield Institute Of Flushing?
The application deadline for Shield Institute Of Flushing is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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I worked at the Flushing School for 3 years. The staff is dedicated and creative. There is a supportive environment for the students to grow and learn. The staff is very much like a family. The professional development for teachers is top notch. I left the school because the commute to work was taking a toll on me. The Shield is a great place for students.
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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