College preparatory boarding school in South Wales, NY, specializing in students with dyslexia and language-based disabilities
The Gow School is the nation's oldest college preparatory boarding school specifically designed for students in grades 6-12 diagnosed with dyslexia or similar language-based learning disabilities. The school utilizes a technology-rich curriculum that focuses heavily on language development and essential study skills. Through their reconstructive language program, students benefit from a multi-sensory, phonetic-based approach to remediation.
The learning environment is highly personalized, featuring an average class size of just 4 students and a dedicated faculty of 40 teachers. Beyond academics, the school offers a robust program of athletics and fine arts, including activities like crew, squash, dance, and engineering, which are designed to complement the unique strengths and giftedness of each student. The school also provides specialized support through IEPs, therapeutic services, and developmental support.
Located in South Wales, NY, The Gow School offers both day and boarding options, with tuition for day students at $59,500 and boarding students at $79,500. For families looking for seasonal engagement, the Gow Summer Program serves students ages 8-16 in a balanced academic and recreational setting. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis and maintains a nonsectarian, formal dress code environment.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades6-12
Class Size4:1 ratio
Tuition$79,500
Est.1926
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), Children and Adults with Attention Deficit or Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS), Orton Gillingham Academy of Practioners and Educators
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1926 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $79,500 |
| Tuition Notes | Day students tuition is $59500 Boarding students tuition is $79500 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 |
| Average Class Size | 4 |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Todd Avis |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 100 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 21 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Crew · Cross Country · Dance · Freestyle Skiing · Golf · Intramural Sports Only · Lacrosse · Snowboarding · Soccer · Squash · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Weightlifting · Wrestling |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Book Club · Culture Committee · Engineering Club · Operation Hope · Yearbook Club |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · Children and Adults with Attention Deficit or Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) · New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) · Orton Gillingham Academy of Practioners and Educators |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.gow.org/current-parents/school-calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer Program Cost | $9,700 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
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