Westchester School For Special Children (2026 Profile)

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Westchester School For Special Children

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Westchester Exceptional Children's School is a not for profit, tax-exempt/501(c)(3) school, located in North Salem, NY, serving students from 28 school districts and nine counties in NY, CT and NYC. Our focus is on meeting the educational, social and emotional need of students with autism, medically fragile children, and students with communication and behavior disorders thought to be too handicapped to attend public education programs.

Our educational mission establishes that each child, no matter how handicapped, is a valuable individual capable of high achievement and worthy of society's best efforts.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 65 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of 草榴社区 Special Education Centers

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Inquire with school

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1969

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

65 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

52%

State avg.: 39%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

8 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Motto: 'Children First'

Westchester Exceptional Children's School is a not for profit, tax-exempt/501(c)(3) school, located in North Salem, NY, serving students from 28 school districts and nine counties in NY, CT and NYC. Our focus is on meeting the educational, social and emotional need of students with autism, medically fragile children, and students with communication and behavior disorders thought to be too handicapped to attend public education programs.
Our educational mission establishes that each child, no matter how handicapped, is a valuable individual capable of high achievement and worthy of society's best efforts.

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 65 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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