The Windward School
Special education school · Grades 1–9
White Plains, NY
1275 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY 10605
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only special education school in White Plains
- The largest of 128 special education schools in New York
- Smaller classes than 63% of special education schools in New York
In White Plains, New York, The Windward School is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 9th grade. About 960 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 63% of special education schools in New York. The school day runs about 7 hours, 168 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–9
- Students
- 960
- Teachers
- 239.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 492 girls, 468 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 63% of special education schools in New York (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 99% of special education schools in New York.
- Compared with 89 special education schools in New York.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
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 Windward School
What grades does The Windward School serve?
The Windward School serves grades 1–9.
How many students attend The Windward School?
About 960 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Windward School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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