The Speyer Legacy School serves 318 students in grades Kindergarten-8, is a member of the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS).
The student:teacher of The Speyer Legacy School is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 2 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
318 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 2 / rolling
Admissions Director
Jackie Sirgo
Admissions Associate
Jessy Trejo
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does The Speyer Legacy School offer?
The Speyer Legacy School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for The Speyer Legacy School?
The application deadline for The Speyer Legacy School is Dec. 2 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 2 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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