Pathfinder Village School is a K-12 special education school in Edmeston, NY, for autism and multiple disabilities
Pathfinder Village School is a specialized K-12 school in Edmeston, NY, serving students with autism, intellectual disabilities, and multiple disabilities. Set on a 300-acre campus, the school uses interdisciplinary teams to provide individualized programs focused on autonomy and social competence through integrated academic, clinical, and behavioral support.
Therapeutic services tailored to each student's IEP include speech, occupational, physical therapy, and psychology services. An on-site, licensed Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) conducts Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and develops Behavior Service Plans (BSP). Staff are trained in adaptive communication, including low-tech/high-tech AAC devices and PECS. Students also access adaptive physical education (APE) and on-site healthcare and medical specialists.
The school offers vocational and community-based learning, plus extracurriculars like rock climbing, swimming, and gardening. With a small student body and a faculty where 99% hold advanced degrees, the school provides a personalized experience. Tuition varies annually based on SED rate setting and is competitive with local public school and BOCES rates.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1980 |
| Tuition Notes | Varies annually based on SED rate setting; very competitive with local public school and BOCES tuition. |
| Total Students | 24 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 99 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-12 |
| Admissions Director | Kelly Meyers |
| Admissions Associate | Nichole Carney |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 75 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Sports | Basketball · Bowling · Cycling · Dance · Freestyle Skiing · Indoor Soccer · Rock Climbing · Soccer · Swimming · Track and Field |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | pathfindervillage.org/events |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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