The Gateway School
Special education school · Grades K–8
New York, NY
211 W 61st St Fl 602, New York, NY 10023
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 87% of special education schools in New York
- Growing: enrollment up 114% since 2011–12
- Serving families in New York since at least 2011
In New York, New York, The Gateway School is a special education school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 156 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of special education schools in New York. Enrollment is up about 114% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 156
- Teachers
- 48 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 49 girls, 107 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 87% of special education schools in New York (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 80% 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 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
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 The Gateway School
What grades does The Gateway School serve?
The Gateway School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend The Gateway School?
About 156 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Gateway School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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