The Gow School
The nation's oldest college preparatory boarding school for students (grades 6-12) diagnosed with dyslexia or similar language based learning disabilities.
The technology rich curriculum focuses on language development and study skills.
Remediation is offered through the reconstructive language program, a multi-sensory phonetic based Orton approach.
The school offers a full athletic and fine arts program that complement the areas of giftedness of the dyslexic/learning different student.
The coed Gow Summer Program serves boarding and day students ages 8-16 in a balanced academic and recreational camp program.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Yearly Tuition: $70,500
- Acceptance rate: 78%
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Gow School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/ Dyscalculia/ APD/ CAPD/ Executive Function
Year Founded
1926
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
130 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
5 students
Average SAT score
1180
Average ACT score
21
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
coat and tie
coat and tie
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$70,500
Tuition Notes
Day students tuition is $5600
Boarding students tuition is $77,500
Summer Program Cost
$9,100
Summer Program Cost Notes
Full day (8 am–5 pm) - $5,800*
Academic day (8 am–1:30 pm) - $5,800*
% on Financial Aid
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,000
Acceptance Rate
78%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Douglas Cotter
Admissions Associate
Meghan Mileham
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Book Club, Culture Committee, Engineering Club, Operation Hope, Yearbook Club
Book Club, Culture Committee, Engineering Club, Operation Hope, Yearbook Club
School Notes
- WISC-IV or similiar education psychological assessment less that three years old.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Gow School cost?
The Gow School's tuition is approximately $70,500 for private students and $9,100 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Gow School?
The acceptance rate of The Gow School is 78%, which is lower than the national average of 79%.
Does The Gow School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Gow School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does The Gow School offer?
The Gow School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Intramural Sports Only, Lacrosse, Snowboarding, Soccer, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. The Gow School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for The Gow School?
The application deadline for The Gow School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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