Shield Institute of Flushing
Special education school · Pre-K only
Flushing, NY
14461 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, NY 11354
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only preschool in Flushing
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
In Flushing, New York, Shield Institute of Flushing is a special education school for pre-K. About 33 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 184 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Pre-K only
- Students
- 33
- Teachers
- 5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 23 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 184 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of preschool programs in New York.
- Compared with 22 preschool programs in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 Shield Institute of Flushing
What grades does Shield Institute of Flushing serve?
Shield Institute of Flushing serves pre-K only.
How many students attend Shield Institute of Flushing?
About 33 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Shield Institute of Flushing?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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