The Parkside School is a K-5 special education school in New York, NY, specializing in language-based learning needs
The Parkside School is a specialized special education school in New York, NY, dedicated to supporting students from diverse backgrounds who face language-based learning difficulties. Serving Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school utilizes a strengths-based approach to foster confidence and self-esteem. The learning environment is highly structured, with classrooms featuring two dedicated and supportive teachers to ensure every child receives personalized attention.
The school provides an intensive therapeutic environment, maintaining a high ratio of specialists to students. The multidisciplinary team includes five speech and language pathologists, four occupational therapists, and five social workers. These specialists work directly within the classrooms to offer individualized therapies, implement classroom strategies, and consult with teachers to support each student's unique developmental and IEP needs.
Beyond core academics, Parkside offers a robust arts and movement program, including the Parkside Singers and Taekwondo, to help children nurture their creative passions. The school also provides various teacher-led clubs such as Chess and Newspaper Club. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, and while the school is a funded program, the yearly tuition is approximately $73,000.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
GradesKindergarten-5
Students81
Class Size8:1 ratio
Tuition$73,000
Est.1986
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1986 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $73,000 |
| Tuition Notes | We are a funded program |
| Total Students | 81 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 95 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-5 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Andie Levinger |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 30 |
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
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · and various teacher lead clubs · Chess Club · Newspaper Club · Parkside Singers · Taekwondo |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.parksideschool.org/calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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