Yeshiva Of Central Queens

Yeshiva Of Central Queens' YESS! (Yeshiva Education for Special Students) is a specialized full-service special education elementary school serving students with learning disabilities, ADD, and language processing disorders in grades K-8. Located in Flushing, Queens, the school offers a unique dual approach that combines rigorous academic instruction in both general and Judaic studies with specialized support for students with diverse learning needs.

YESS! operates on the philosophy that all Jewish children, regardless of cognitive or physical challenges, deserve full inclusion in Jewish educational and community life. The school implements individualized, evidence-based special education methods while actively facilitating mainstreaming opportunities. Students participate in YCQ sports teams, musical performances, and religious services alongside their non-disabled peers, supporting both academic growth and social-emotional development within a nurturing environment.

The school maintains a child-centered approach with rolling admissions and serves boys and girls in co-ed classrooms. With a dedicated faculty committed to maximizing each student's potential, YESS! provides families with a Jewish educational pathway that doesn't require choosing between specialized support and community belonging. The school's location on the Yeshiva of Central Queens campus allows for meaningful integration with the broader school community.