The Child School is a special education school in New York, NY, specializing in learning, social/emotional, and developmental disabilities.
The Child School - Legacy High School provides an academically rigorous yet highly supportive community for students who learn differently. Serving a diverse population across the five boroughs of New York City, the school specializes in supporting children with learning disabilities, speech and language disorders, autism, and social, emotional, or other health impairments. The school is specifically designed for students whose educational needs cannot be met within the traditional public school system.
The learning environment is characterized by small class sizes (averaging 12 students) and a highly qualified faculty, with 99% of teachers holding advanced degrees. The curriculum is tailored to address challenges in thinking, listening, speaking, reading, spelling, and perception. Beyond academics, students can engage in a wide range of extracurriculars, including arts, music, and various athletic programs like soccer, basketball, and swimming, fostering both social and personal development.
As an approved non-public day school chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, The Child School offers a unique financial advantage: students who qualify may have 100% of their tuition covered by New York State. The school offers programs for grades 1-12, including post-graduate options and summer school, with rolling admissions available for families seeking specialized placement.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades1-12
Students289
Class Size12:1 ratio
Est.1971
DeadlineNone / Rolling
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1971 |
| Tuition Notes | $0 (Covered by State for approved students) |
| Total Students | 289 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 99 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | 1-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 52 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference Programs
Learning Programs Supported
Learning Disabilities Speech Language Autism Emotional and Other Health Impaired
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Soccer · Softball · Track and Field |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · College Now · National Honor Society · New York Cares · SAT Prep · School Newspaper · Student Council · Yearbook · Arts and Music Programs: · Band · Chorus · Dance · Musical Theater/Drama · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Bicycling · Ice Skating · Skiing · Swimming |
Additional Information
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.thechildschool.org/index.cfm# |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
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