At a Glance
A Staten Island beacon for autistic children — where small classes meet specialized expertise
Families with autistic children in pre-K through 5th grade who believe their child will thrive in a small, specialized environment with highly trained staff and low student-teacher ratios. Best fit for parents who've determined their child needs more intensive autism-specific support than a mainstream classroom (even with aides) can provide, and who are prepared for the commute across Staten Island.
- 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio — extremely low, meaning high individualized attention
- Dedicated autism-specific programming with evidence-based interventions
- Serving pre-K through 5th grade — continuity for young learners
- Nonsectarian and coed — open to all families regardless of background
- High diversity index for a specialized school — not a homogeneous population
- This is exclusively a school for autistic children — it's not an option if your child doesn't have an autism diagnosis or if you're exploring mainstream settings
- Staten Island location means a car is essentially required for most families
- Very small school (100 students total) — limited extracurricular options by design
- As a private school, tuition applies — cost is a significant factor
- Not a year-round school in the way some private programs operate — confirm calendar
This is a school built around one specific mission: educating autistic children. Eden II operates as a dedicated special education environment, not a mainstream school with inclusion programs. The 6.7:1 ratio means your child isn't one of 25 in a classroom — they're one of roughly six. Teachers here aren't just educators; they're specialists in autism-specific interventions.
The student body is 100% autistic children — this isn't a neurotypical population with a few special needs students. That's important to understand: the community is defined by shared experience. Demographically, the school is notably diverse (diversity index of 0.87), with roughly half White students, about a quarter Black students, and 20% Hispanic students. Families here are all on a similar journey, which creates a built-in support network among parents.
Tompkinsville and neighboring Stapleton are working-class to middle-class Staten Island neighborhoods near the North Shore. This isn't Manhattan — you're in car territory here. The school sits in an area that's residential but also close to local businesses and community resources. Staten Island's public transportation options are limited compared to the other boroughs, so most families drive.
This is Staten Island, where walkability is relative. The school is in a walkable residential pocket, but getting anywhere beyond the immediate neighborhood requires a car. Families from across the island should factor in commute time — this isn't a school you easily bus to on a daily basis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is EDEN II SCH FOR AUTISTIC CHLDRN a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for EDEN II SCH FOR AUTISTIC CHLDRN yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills.
- What grades does EDEN II SCH FOR AUTISTIC CHLDRN serve?
- EDEN II SCH FOR AUTISTIC CHLDRN serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into EDEN II SCH FOR AUTISTIC CHLDRN?
- EDEN II SCH FOR AUTISTIC CHLDRN runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is EDEN II SCH FOR AUTISTIC CHLDRN public, charter, or private?
- EDEN II SCH FOR AUTISTIC CHLDRN is a private school.
- What neighborhood is EDEN II SCH FOR AUTISTIC CHLDRN in?
- EDEN II SCH FOR AUTISTIC CHLDRN is in Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills, Staten Island.
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