Westchester School For Special Children in Yonkers, NY, serves students ages 3-21 with Autism and multiple disabilities
Westchester School For Special Children is a New York State approved, non-public school providing comprehensive educational and therapeutic services. Serving students ages 3 to 21, the school specializes in supporting individuals with classifications including Autism, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairment, and Preschool Students with a Disability. The school serves families across New York City, Westchester County, Long Island, and Connecticut.
The school offers a highly specialized environment with programs tailored to learning differences and ADD/ADHD support. With an average class size of 12, the school provides a structured setting where students can engage in both academic and physical development through extracurricular activities such as swimming, basketball, bowling, and weightlifting. The school also offers summer programming to ensure continued growth.
Admission to the school is typically facilitated through referrals from a student's home school district. As a nonsectarian institution, Westchester School focuses on a diverse and inclusive community, with a student body that is 85% students of color. Families interested in enrollment should contact the school directly to discuss the referral process and specific program availability.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
GradesInquire with school
Students199
Class Size12:1 ratio
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Private Special Education Centers
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Tuition Notes | Students are referred by their home school district. |
| Total Students | 199 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | Inquire with school |
Admissions Information
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 75 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 85 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Bowling · Swimming · Weightlifting |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Private Special Education Centers |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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