The Sterling School
Special education school · Grades 2–6
Brooklyn, NY
134 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 67% of special education schools in New York
- Serving families in Brooklyn since at least 2011
The Sterling School is a special education school in Brooklyn, New York, for students from 2nd grade through 6th grade. It has about 42 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of special education schools in New York. Enrollment has grown about 91% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 2–6
- Students
- 42
- Teachers
- 12 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 22 girls, 20 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
- Smaller classes than 67% of special education schools in New York (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 73% 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 Sterling School
What grades does The Sterling School serve?
The Sterling School serves grades 2–6.
How many students attend The Sterling School?
About 42 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Sterling School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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