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The Windward School

40 W Red Oak Ln West Harrison, NY 10604

Tel: (914) 949-6968

www.thewindwardschool.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 6-9
Enrollment: 314 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

The Windward School in West Harrison, NY, is a co–ed special education school serving grades 6 through 9 in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 314 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 56 teachers.
The campus operates as a nonsectarian program located in a large suburban area.
Approximately 9% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
The Windward School is situated near other private schools including German International School New York and School of the Holy Child within a mile radius.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 6-9
Enrollment: 314 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-9

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Windward School
6	115
7	98
8	80
9	21

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Student Body

Total Students

314 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

56 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Windward School?

The application deadline for The Windward School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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