The Windward School in West Harrison, NY, is a co鈥揺d special education school serving grades 6 through 9 in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 314 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 56 teachers.
The campus operates as a nonsectarian program located in a large suburban area.
Approximately 9% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
The Windward School is situated near other private schools including German International School New York and School of the Holy Child within a mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
314 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Windward School?
The application deadline for The Windward School 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 The Windward School is German International School New York (0.7 miles away)
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(914) 948-6513
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Purchase, NY 10577
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Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
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(914) 949-3134
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(914) 949-3134
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(914) 967-5622
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-5622
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White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 597-4071
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 597-4071
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