St. Francis De Sales School For The Deafin Brooklyn

St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf is a specialized school serving profoundly deaf children from infancy through 8th grade in Brooklyn, New York. Founded in 1960 and operating as a state-supported 4201 School, St. Francis is one of only eleven schools in New York State dedicated exclusively to educating deaf and blind students. The school's mission is to help each child reach their maximum learning potential regardless of background or ability.

The school's instructional approach is built on Reuven Feuerstein's theory of Structured Cognitive Modifiability, which emphasizes Mediated Learning Experiences to help deaf children develop strong cognitive skills and become active learners. St. Francis implements New York State curricula across all academic areas while addressing the whole child—psychological, physical, social, and emotional development. With 83 students and 14 classroom teachers, the school maintains a supportive, small-group learning environment designed specifically for deaf learners.

St. Francis operates on a rolling admissions basis and serves a diverse student body (77% students of color) in a co-ed, nonsectarian setting. The school is located at 260 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn and can be reached at (718) 636-4573 or through their website at sfdesales.org for enrollment inquiries and more information about programs.