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The Center for Discovery

Special education school · Ungraded

Harris, NY

📞 Call (845) 707-8129

PO Box 840 Benmosche Rd, Harris, NY 12742 (mailing address)

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Harris since at least 2011

In Harris, New York, The Center for Discovery is a special education school. About 276 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 11% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Ungraded
Students
276
Teachers
48.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 69 girls, 207 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 92% of special education schools in New York.
    • Compared with 89 special education schools in New York.

    Students by survey year

    249’11–12266’13–14253’15–16274’17–18236’19–20239’21–22276’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Student body

    White69%
    Hispanic or Latino13%
    Black9%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian4%

    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?

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    Questions about The Center for Discovery

    What grades does The Center for Discovery serve?

    The Center for Discovery serves ungraded.

    How many students attend The Center for Discovery?

    About 276 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Center for Discovery?

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

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