German-American School Manhattan (GSM) Photo - In the landscape of private and public schools within NYC, German-American School Manhattan (GSM) is easily accessible for families from all NYC boroughs and New Jersey. With two locations in Tribeca, our school, which was established in 2018, is the number one choice for families that value academics and dual language immersion (English/German, Spanish is introduced in Grade 3).

Top 10 Best New York Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 34 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 10,181 students in New York.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in New York include The École, French-American School of New York, and Morningside Immersion School.
The average tuition cost is $28,463, which is higher than the New York private preschool average tuition cost of $16,917.
21% of private preschools with special program emphasis in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Calvinist).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked New York Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Morningside Immersion School
Morningside Immersion School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(14)
70 W 93rd St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 316-0313
Grades: NS-2
| 45 students
Pine Street School, A Green Ivy International School
Pine Street School, A Green Ivy International School Photo - Pine Street Schools starts at age 2 with a program that nurtures strong literacy, numeracy and social skills. Small student-teacher ratios allow us to provide an individualized experience that supports full development and social skills. Our 2s begin learning English and Spanish or Mandarin in a dual language setting.
Special Program Emphasis
(11)
25 Pine Street
New York, NY 10005
(347) 237-7606
Grades: NS-8
| 324 students
The Waldorf School Of Garden City
The Waldorf School Of Garden City Photo - Welcome to the Waldorf School of Garden City!
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
225 Cambridge Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 742-3434
Grades: NS-12
| 300 students
The Art of Words Community School
The Art of Words Community School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
52 Bridge Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(516) 668-1024
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Bais Rochel School
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
7 Israel Zupnick Dr
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 783-5820
Grades: PK-12
| 4,482 students
Doane Stuart School
Doane Stuart School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
199 Washington Avenue
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 465-5222
Grades: NS-12
| 174 students
The École
The École Photo
Special Program Emphasis
111 E 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
(646) 410-2238
Grades: NS-8
| 358 students
French-American School of New York
French-American School of New York Photo - FASNY's track record of 100% college acceptance and 100% baccalaureate success places us among the top French-American schools in North America, while our International Baccalaureate Program has been ranked among the best in the United States.
Special Program Emphasis
320 East Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
(914) 250-0401
Grades: NS-12
| 748 students
German International School New York
German International School New York Photo - German International School New York (GISNY) New Building and school herb garden
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
50 Partridge Road
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 948-6513
Grades: PK-12
| 409 students
German-American School Manhattan (GSM)
German-American School Manhattan (GSM) Photo - In the landscape of private and public schools within NYC, German-American School Manhattan (GSM) is easily accessible for families from all NYC boroughs and New Jersey. With two locations in Tribeca, our school, which was established in 2018, is the number one choice for families that value academics and dual language immersion (English/German, Spanish is introduced in Grade 3).
Special Program Emphasis
74 Warren Street
New York, NY 10007
(646) 869-1152
Grades: NS-5
| 88 students
International School Of Brooklyn
International School Of Brooklyn Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
477 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 369-3023
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
A Plus Kidz Academy
Special Program Emphasis
10510 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 975-0266
Grades: PK-1
| 24 students
Akwesasne Freedom School
Special Program Emphasis
31 Village Rd
Hogansburg, NY 13655
(518) 358-2073
Grades: PK-8
| 61 students
Aurora Waldorf School
Aurora Waldorf School Photo - Social emotional learning is integrated into the school day.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
525 West Falls Road
West Falls, NY 14170
(716) 655-2029
Grades: PK-8
| 170 students
Bais Shifra Miriam
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
70-b Highview Rd
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 356-0061
Grades: PK-12
| 267 students
Childrens Hours School
Special Program Emphasis
90 Lewis St
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 789-3565
Grades: PK-6
| 36 students
Congregation Yeshous Moshe Viznitz
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
49 S Main St
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 579-6363
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
Darul Uloom Al Madania
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
(6)
182 Sobieski St
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 892-2606
Grades: PK-11
| 258 students
East Palmyra Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Calvinist)
2023 E Palmyra Port Gibson Rd
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-4400
Grades: PK-12
| 144 students
Hawthorne Valley School
Hawthorne Valley School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
330 County Route 21c
Ghent, NY 12075
(845) 750-4855
Grades: PK-12
| 289 students
Hudsonway Immersion School
Hudsonway Immersion School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
525 W 52nd
New York, NY 10019
(212) 787-8088
Grades: PK-8
| 107 students
Ithaca Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
20 Nelson Rd
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 256-2020
Grades: PK-7
| 66 students
Leeway School - Special Education Preschool
Leeway School - Special Education Preschool Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
335 Johnson Ave
Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 589-8060
Grades: PK
| 90 students
Lyceum Kennedy
Lyceum Kennedy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
One Cross Road
Ardsley, NY 10502
(914) 479-0722
Grades: PK-4
| 14 students
Lyceum Kennedy French American School
Lyceum Kennedy French American School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
225 East 43rd St.
New York, NY 10017
(212) 681-1877
Grades: NS-12
| n/a students
Macademy
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
1313 Union St
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 221-5566
Grades: PK-8
| 58 students
Muse Academy
Muse Academy Photo - MUSE Academy uses Singapore math coupled with science discovery projects to develop a joyful, exploration approach to mathematics
Special Program Emphasis
(14)
126 St Felix St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 622-1940
Grades: PK-2
| 65 students
New Chapter Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
219-09 Linden Boulevard
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 465-3739
Grades: PK-8
| 112 students
Primrose Hill School
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
23 Spring Brook Park Suite 2
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 876-1226
Grades: NS-8
| 85 students
The Sara Marie School
Special Program Emphasis
942 Route 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 280-3982
Grades: PK-1
| 74 students
Sarah Lawrence Early Childhood Center
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
1 Meadway
Bronxville, NY 10708
(913) 395-2353
Grades: PK-1
| 67 students
School Of The New Moon
Special Program Emphasis
46 Erickas Walk
Mount Tremper, NY 12457
(845) 679-7112
Grades: PK-K
| 17 students
Windsor Academy
Special Program Emphasis
271 Quassaick Ave
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 562-3711
Grades: PK-1
| 106 students
Yeshiva Ketana Ohr Reuven
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
257 Grandview Ave
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 362-8362
Grades: PK-12
| 309 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in New York?
The top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in New York include The École, French-American School of New York, and Morningside Immersion School.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in New York?
34 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in New York.
How much do private preschools with special program emphasis cost in New York?
The average tuition cost is $28,463, which is higher than the New York private school average tuition cost of $16,917.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in New York?
New York private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the New York private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private preschools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in New York?
21% of private preschools with special program emphasis in New York are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Calvinist).

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