Westchester School for Special Children
Special education school · Pre-K only
Yonkers, NY
45 Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10703
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest preschools in New York
- Serving families in Yonkers since at least 2011
Westchester School for Special Children is a special education school in Yonkers, New York, for pre-K. It has about 259 students and around 9 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 210 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Pre-K only
- Students
- 259
- Teachers
- 29 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 79 girls, 180 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 210 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 95% of preschool programs in New York.
- Compared with 22 preschool programs 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 Private Special Education Centers
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 Westchester School for Special Children
What grades does Westchester School for Special Children serve?
Westchester School for Special Children serves pre-K only.
How many students attend Westchester School for Special Children?
About 259 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Westchester School for Special Children?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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