Ohr Vdaas/Rockland Institute for Special Education in Spring Valley, NY, serves 58 students in an undergraduate special education program within a suburban community setting.
The co鈥揺ducational school operates with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 7:1, supported by 8 teachers.
The school maintains a Jewish orientation without a formal religious affiliation.
Located in a large suburb, serves families seeking specialized education programs in the Spring Valley area.
Compared to nearby schools, offers a smaller enrollment focused on special education within the local private school landscape.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Love every child, teach him/her with patience and persistence, and watch them shine like a star!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ohr Vdaas/rockland Institute For Special Education?
The application deadline for Ohr Vdaas/rockland Institute For Special Education is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Ohr Vdaas/rockland Institute For Special Education is Green Meadow Waldorf School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
307 Hungry Hollow Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 356-2514
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 356-2514
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Otto Specht School
Special Education School
260 Hungry Hollow Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 352-5020
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 352-5020
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12
The Upper Saddle River Children's Academy
Alternative School
500 E Saddle River Rd
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 995-0001
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 995-0001
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 127 students
Am - Tree Developmental Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
115 Spring Valley Rd
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 391-8103
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 391-8103
1.2 miles
Gr: NS | 175 students
St. Joseph Regional High School
All-boys (Catholic)
40 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 391-3300
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 391-3300
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
307 Hungry Hollow Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 356-2514
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 356-2514
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Otto Specht School
Special Education School
260 Hungry Hollow Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 352-5020
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 352-5020
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12
St. Joseph Regional High School
All-boys (Catholic)
40 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 391-3300
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 391-3300
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
Yeshiva Gedola Of South Monsey
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
260 Saddle River Rd
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 356-4030
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 356-4030
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students
Congregation Peer Bais Yaakov
All-girls (Jewish)
133 Route 59
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 440-1300
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 440-1300
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
307 Hungry Hollow Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 356-2514
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 356-2514
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Otto Specht School
Special Education School
260 Hungry Hollow Rd
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 352-5020
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 352-5020
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12
Yeshiva Ketana Toras Chaim
All-boys (Jewish)
3 Wren St
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 352-8470
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 352-8470
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 110 students
34 N Magnolia St
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 735-3285
Pearl River, NY 10965
(845) 735-3285
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
United Talmudical Academy
All-girls (Jewish)
89 S Main St
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 425-0392
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 425-0392
2.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,417 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
307 Hungry Hollow Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 356-2514
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 356-2514
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Upper Saddle River Children's Academy
Alternative School
500 E Saddle River Rd
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 995-0001
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 995-0001
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 127 students
Am - Tree Developmental Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
115 Spring Valley Rd
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 391-8103
Montvale, NJ 07645
(201) 391-8103
1.2 miles
Gr: NS | 175 students
Yeshiva Ketana Toras Chaim
All-boys (Jewish)
3 Wren St
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 352-8470
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 352-8470
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 110 students
KinderCare at Woodcliff Lake
Daycare / Preschool
450 Chestnut Ridge Rd.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
(201) 505-1680
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
(201) 505-1680
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students Tuition listed
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Quick Facts
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Whippany, NJ 07981
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Whippany, NJ 07981
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