For the 2026 school year, there are 21 special education public preschools serving 9,778 students in New York.
New York special education public preschools have a diversity score of 0.70, which is less than the New York public preschool average of 0.73.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Preschools in New York (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
David Marquis School Of The Arts
Special Education School
15 Fairfield St
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 984-9800
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 984-9800
Gr: PK-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Middle School 596
Special Education School
850 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 904-5750
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 904-5750
Gr: PK-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
New York State School For The Deaf
Special Education School
401 Turin St
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 337-8400
Rome, NY 13440
(315) 337-8400
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 10
Special Education School
2750 Lafayette Ave
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 828-4022
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 828-4022
Gr: PK-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 138
Special Education School
144-176 E 128th St
New York, NY 10035
(212) 369-2227
New York, NY 10035
(212) 369-2227
Gr: PK-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 141
Special Education School
655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 941-0320
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 941-0320
Gr: PK-9 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 168
Special Education School
3050 Webster Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 585-2100
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 585-2100
Gr: PK-12 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 188
Special Education School
770 Grote St
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 561-2052
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 561-2052
Gr: PK-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 224
Special Education School
252-12 72nd Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4024
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4024
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 226
Special Education School
345 E 15th St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 477-5017
New York, NY 10003
(212) 477-5017
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 256
Special Education School
525 Convent Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 921-0450
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 921-0450
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 36
Special Education School
2045 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 272-6483
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 272-6483
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 368
Special Education School
70 Tompkins Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 388-9494
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 388-9494
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 372 Children's School
Special Education School
512 Carroll St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 624-5271
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 624-5271
Gr: PK-7 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 373
Special Education School
91 Henderson Ave
Staten Island, NY 10307
(718) 816-8897
Staten Island, NY 10307
(718) 816-8897
Gr: PK-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 4
Special Education School
923 Jerome St
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 272-7555
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 272-7555
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 811 Mickey Mantle School
Special Education School
466 W End Ave
New York, NY 10024
(212) 579-3788
New York, NY 10024
(212) 579-3788
Gr: PK-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. Q4
Special Education School
196-25 Peck Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 264-0916
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 264-0916
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Robert E Peary School
Special Education School
16-66 Hancock St
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 456-7588
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 456-7588
Gr: PK-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
South Richmond High School Is/ps 25
Special Education School
6581 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 984-1526
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 984-1526
Gr: PK-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Vida Bogart School For All Children
Special Education School
1000 E Tremont Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 328-3913
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 328-3913
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many special education public preschools are located in New York?
21 special education public preschools are located in New York.
What is the racial composition of students in New York?
New York special education public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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