The Cooke School & Institute is a special education school in New York, NY, specializing in developmental and language-based disabilities.
The Cooke School & Institute is a private special education school in New York City serving students ages 5 through 21. The school specializes in supporting students with mild to moderate cognitive or developmental disabilities, as well as those with language-based learning disabilities that impact academic, social, and daily living skills. Their programs are designed to address a broad range of student needs through empirically-grounded methods and innovative instructional techniques.
The school offers a multi-disciplinary approach that incorporates experiential learning both inside and outside the classroom. Programs include specialized support for ADD/ADHD and learning differences, alongside robust transition-to-life planning to foster independence. With an average class size of 12 and a faculty where 68% hold advanced degrees, students benefit from a highly trained staff dedicated to personalized growth and alternative interventions.
Beyond academics, Cooke provides a rich array of extracurriculars, including musical theater, art studios, and various clubs, alongside sports like basketball and cheerleading. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis and offers post-graduate year options. While tuition is approximately $100,330, the school notes that funding is available to assist families.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
GradesKindergarten-12
Students333
Class Size12:1 ratio
Tuition$100,330
Est.1987
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1987 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $100,330 |
| Tuition Notes | Funding available |
| Total Students | 333 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 111 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 68 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Billy English |
| Admissions Associate | Gail Gerzetic |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 20 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 54 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Cognitive or developmental disabilities and language-based learning disabilities
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Cheering |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Musical Theater · Poetry Club · School Store · Student Council · Yearbook Club · Arts and Music Programs: · Anime Club · Art Studio · Chorus |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | cookeschool.org/events |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer Program Cost | $15,070 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
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