Manhattan Star Academy is designed to support and empower children age 3-21 with global developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, speech and language delays, and neuro-developmental disabilities.
The school was created in response to the requests of parents whose children had graduated from New York League for Early Learning preschools and had difficulty finding the same quality, personalized educational experience and nuturing environment. MSA is member of the YAI Network.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
2010
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
136 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 40%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Martina Remy
School Notes
- Manhattan Star Academy's curriculum that addresses all cognitive, intellectual and social development as well as physical, mental health and nutritional needs.Our nurturing learning environment provides a safe place for students to interact with peers, problem solve and make connections between the developmentally appropriate curriculum and their world. Multi-dimensional project work and enrichment activities build on the student's prior learning experiences and thereby facilitate the acquisition of higher level skills.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Manhattan Star Academy?
The application deadline for Manhattan Star Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 2/14/2022
My son is on the spectrum and transferred to MSA from another special needs school in the city. The school has full-time BCBA, RN, and highly trained teachers and staff in special education. Nowhere in NYC can you find a school so capable of dealing with children with varied and different needs than MSA. The school can handle them all because they are good at what they do! There is a data-driven approach to dealing with behaviors that is more effective than other schools because they take the time to understand what the core behavioral and other issues are. They have teachers who tailor their teaching to the emotional, social and academic needs of every child and the small class sizes (<10/class) helps in this regard. I now have a child who loves to learn and be in school. I am nothing but grateful for the support and love this school has given my son. They are extraordinary and a gift to parents like me. Thank you, MSA.
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