For the 2025 school year, there are 22 special education public preschools serving 10,168 students in New York.
The top ranked special education public preschool in New York is Blythedale School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New York special education public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blythedale School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
95 Bradhurst Ave
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 347-1800
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 347-1800
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 517 students
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
Grades: PK-7
| 399 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 53 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 678 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 693 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 382 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 609 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 493 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 456 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 282 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 538 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 434 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 246 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 452 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 657 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 513 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 539 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 596 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 570 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 522 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public preschools in New York?
The top ranked special education public preschools in New York include Blythedale School.
How many special education public preschools are located in New York?
22 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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