The Lowell School
Special education school · Grades 3–8
Whitestone, NY
2420 Parsons Blvd, Whitestone, NY 11357
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only special education school in Whitestone
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Whitestone since at least 2011
In Whitestone, New York, The Lowell School is a special education school for students from 3rd grade through 8th grade. About 91 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 3–8
- Students
- 91
- Teachers
- 13 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 44 girls, 47 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 60% 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
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 Lowell School
What grades does The Lowell School serve?
The Lowell School serves grades 3–8.
How many students attend The Lowell School?
About 91 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Lowell School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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