The Shield Institute educates and supports New Yorkers of all ages with developmental disabilities.
We work to involve citizens with autism and other developmental challenges in the city's cultural, social, and economic mainstream.
The Shield Institute has roots in the Jewish community. We have been helping people for 85 years.
If we can be of assistance to you or someone you know, we will.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
102 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
87%
State avg.: 40%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Shield Institute educates and supports New Yorkers of all ages with developmental disabilities. We work to involve citizens with autism and other developmental challenges in the city's cultural, social, and economic mainstream. The Shield Institute has roots in the Jewish community. We have been helping people for 85 years. If we can be of assistance to you or someone you know, we will.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shield Institute Of Flushing?
The application deadline for Shield Institute Of Flushing is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 6/20/2012
I worked at the Flushing School for 3 years. The staff is dedicated and creative. There is a supportive environment for the students to grow and learn. The staff is very much like a family. The professional development for teachers is top notch. I left the school because the commute to work was taking a toll on me. The Shield is a great place for students.
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