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Stephen Gaynor School provides a rich, rigorous, and nurturing environment in which children ages 3-14 with a language based learning difference, such as dyslexia or expressive/receptive language difficulty, can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
We are also able to support students with overlapping attentional or executive functioning challenges (such as ADHD).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $83,100
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Stephen Gaynor School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Dysgraphia/ADHD / Language-based Learning Differences
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Green and White
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
390 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 40%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
11 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
2024-2025
Admissions Director
Amy Warden
Application URL

Sports

School Notes

  • School Mascot: The Alligator
  • Stephen Gaynor School provides a rich, rigorous, and nurturing environment in which children with a language based learning difference, such as dyslexia or expressive/receptive language difficulty,can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We are also able to support students with overlappingattentional or executivefunctioningchallenges (such as ADHD).
  • Stephen Gaynor School students have a strong cognitive profile but often have difficulty with the acquisition of reading and writing skills. Our highly trained and dedicated teachers, specialists, and administrators create a climate of caring where students feel comfortable taking academic risks, secure in the knowledge that their educational journey is accompanied by success. Stephen Gaynor School's faculty and administration strive to develop self-confident, self-aware learners who can advocate for their own needs and have respect for themselves and others.
  • Students leave Gaynor with a rich foundation of knowledge, confidence, and pride in their achievements, and strategies that will sustain them for a lifetime.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Stephen Gaynor School cost?
Stephen Gaynor School's tuition is approximately $83,100 for private students.
What sports does Stephen Gaynor School offer?
Stephen Gaynor School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Soccer, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Stephen Gaynor School's ranking?
Stephen Gaynor School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Stephen Gaynor School?
The application deadline for Stephen Gaynor School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Gaynor is an exceptional school. It fully delivers on its mission to personalize education for each child. Their program is both rigorous and supportive; the community is a cohesive and welcoming one for parents and students
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $83,100
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $46,398 for elementary schools and $48,789 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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