Lavelle School for the Blind
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–K
Bronx, NY
3830 Paulding Ave, Bronx, NY 10469
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only preschool in Bronx
- Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
In Bronx, New York, Lavelle School for the Blind is a special education school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 73 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 hours, 177 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 73
- Teachers
- 17 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 36 girls, 37 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Larger than 93% of preschool programs in New York.
- Compared with 42 preschool programs in New York.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- 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?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Lavelle School for the Blind
What grades does Lavelle School for the Blind serve?
Lavelle School for the Blind serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Lavelle School for the Blind?
About 73 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Lavelle School for the Blind?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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