The Smith School is an alternative day school in New York, NY, specializing in individualized education and support for ADD/ADHD.
The Smith School is a fully accredited, co-educational independent day school in New York, NY, specifically designed to support students with learning differences. Serving grades 7-12, the school offers both mainstream and remediation classes, providing a specialized environment for students who require individualized education and targeted academic support.
The school utilizes multi-sensory teaching methods and focuses on individual learning styles to optimize academic success. With an exceptionally small and intimate setting—featuring an average class size of just 5 students and a total enrollment of 37—the school is well-equipped to provide specialized programming for ADD/ADHD and other learning differences. The faculty is highly qualified, with 96% of teachers holding advanced degrees.
Beyond academics, students can engage in various clubs such as Coding, Drama, and Peer Tutoring, as well as intramural sports like Indoor Soccer. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis and offers an extended day program for an additional fee. Tuition varies by grade level, ranging from $45,000 for grades 7-8 to $47,500 for grade 12.
At a Glance
TypeAlternative School
Grades7-12
Students37
Class Size5:1 ratio
Tuition$45,000
Est.1990
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Other school association(s)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS), Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
School Information
| School Type | Alternative School |
| Year Founded | 1990 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $45,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Grades 7 & 8 is $45,000 Grades 9, 10, 11 is $47,000 Grades 12 is $47,500 *Extended day program available for an additional $12,000 |
| Total Students | 37 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 96 |
| Average Class Size | 5 |
| Grades Offered | 7-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Daniel Madden |
| Admissions Associate | Allison Block |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 65 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 18 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
individualized educationlearning differences
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Indoor Soccer · Intramural Sports Only · Ultimate Frisbee |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Chess Club · Coding & Web Design Club · Debate/Philosophy Club · Drama · Minecraft Club · Peer Tutoring Club · Yearbook · Arts and Music Programs: · Art & Design Club · Film Club · Music Club |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Other school association(s) · New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) · Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
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