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Winston Preparatory School Long Island

Winston Prep is a highly individualized and responsive setting for high-potential middle and high school students with learning differences such as language based learning disabilities, nonverbal learning disabilities and executive functioning difficulties, with campuses operating in Manhattan, Norwalk, CT, Whippany, NJ, Dix Hills, LI, and a campus in San Rafael, CA scheduled to open in the Fall of 2020. The Winston Prep program is designed to challenge each student's strengths while developing the essentials of reading, writing, mathematics, organization and study skills. Each individualized education program is based upon a continuously modified understanding of the student's learning profile that evolves as the student progresses and matures.
Students participate in a daily one-to-one session called Focus, designed to serve as the diagnostic, instructional and mentoring centerpiece of their experience.
At the high school level, students with appropriate levels of skill mastery may participate in college courses.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $50,000
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, NVLD, ADHD
Year Founded
1981
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Campus Size
2 acres

Student Body

Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Michele Bellantoni
Application URL
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Winston Preparatory School Long Island cost?
Winston Preparatory School Long Island's tuition is approximately $50,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Winston Preparatory School Long Island?
The acceptance rate of Winston Preparatory School Long Island is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 75%.
Does Winston Preparatory School Long Island offer a summer program?
Yes, Winston Preparatory School Long Island offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Winston Preparatory School Long Island?
The application deadline for Winston Preparatory School Long Island is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Event
Date
First Day of School
September 02, 2026 (Wednesday)
Labor Day - School Closed
September 07, 2026 (Monday)
Yom Kippur - School Closed
September 21, 2026 (Monday)
Indigenous Peoples Day - School Closed
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
Election Day - School Closed
November 03, 2026 (Tuesday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 3-12
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $50,000
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Suffolk County, NY is $20,396 for elementary schools and $26,278 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Suffolk County, NY is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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