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#544 of 992 private schools in NY
Westchester School for Special Children
School · North Salem, NY
A private school in North Salem, NY serving grades UG – UG.
520 ROUTE 22, North Salem, NY 10560
- 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NY
Test scores
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$180,455
Median home value
$656,600
Median rent
$2,240/mo
College educated
64.9%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Westchester School for Special Children is listed in North Salem, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Westchester School for Special Children
Westchester School for Special Children is a private school in North Salem, NY, serving approximately 65 students in grades UG-UG with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #544 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westchester School for Special Children
What grades does Westchester School for Special Children serve?
Westchester School for Special Children serves students in grades UG through UG.
How many students attend Westchester School for Special Children?
Westchester School for Special Children has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westchester School for Special Children?
The student-teacher ratio at Westchester School for Special Children is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Westchester School for Special Children rank in NY?
Westchester School for Special Children ranks #544 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Westchester School for Special Children's MySchoolScout rating?
Westchester School for Special Children has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Westchester School for Special Children a private school?
Yes, Westchester School for Special Children is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Westchester School for Special Children a religious school?
No, Westchester School for Special Children is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- UG – UG
- Enrollment
- 65
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Phone
- (914) 376-4300
- Area population (ZIP 10560)
- 4,914
- Area average commute
- 46 min
- Area median age
- 43
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10560; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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