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Children's Academy

Special education school · Grades K–12

New York, NY

317 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 83% of special education schools in New York

In New York, New York, Children's Academy is a special education school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 59 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of special education schools in New York. The school day runs about 6 hours, 147 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
59
Teachers
24.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 22 girls, 37 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
147 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 83% of special education schools in New York (2 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of special education schools in New York.
    • Compared with 89 special education schools in New York.

    Students by grade

    K5
    15
    24
    33
    47
    55
    65
    76
    86
    92
    103
    113
    125

    Student body

    White47%
    Hispanic or Latino17%
    Asian15%
    Two or more races12%
    Black8%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Children's Academy

    What grades does Children's Academy serve?

    Children's Academy serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Children's Academy?

    About 59 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Children's Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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