Shefa School
Special education school · Grades 1–8
New York, NY
40 E 29th St, New York, NY 10016
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in New York
- Growing: enrollment up 330% since 2015–16
In New York, New York, Shefa School is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. About 215 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in New York. Enrollment is up about 330% since 2015–16. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 168 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–8
- Students
- 215
- Teachers
- 75.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 90 girls, 125 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 168 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 93% of special education schools in New York (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 87% of special education schools in New York.
- Compared with 15 special education schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
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 Shefa School
What grades does Shefa School serve?
Shefa School serves grades 1–8.
How many students attend Shefa School?
About 215 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Shefa School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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