At a Glance
A tiny Brooklyn school built around the needs of children with developmental, learning, and behavioral differences — one of the most individualized settings a family can find in NYC.
Best suited for
Families of children with autism, ADHD, learning differences, or developmental and mental health needs who want a small, structured, therapeutic school setting rather than a mainstream private school with pull-out services.
What stands out
- An integrated therapeutic model — mental health, autism, and ADHD support are built into the school day rather than arranged separately by parents.
- A 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio across only 82 students, which is far more intimate than virtually any mainstream private school in the city.
- Individualized programming with a stated commitment to the least restrictive environment, meaning services are tailored to what each child actually needs.
- NY State Approved Non-Public School status, which can matter for families seeking reimbursement or district coordination.
- Rolling admissions with no fixed deadline, useful for families navigating an unpredictable evaluation or placement timeline.
Things to consider
- Tuition of $81,331 is at the very top of the NYC private school market — families should ask directly about financial aid and whether any tuition reimbursement pathways apply through the CSE process.
- The school only goes through 5th grade, so families will need a separate plan for middle school and beyond.
- "Hebrew Academy" in the name can be misleading — the school is officially nonsectarian, but the name and Borough Park location may give a different first impression.
- With only 82 students total, age-cohort peer groups are small, which is part of the appeal but worth weighing for social development.
- Public sentiment data is thin — essentially one strong review — so families should visit in person and speak with current parents before committing.
Identity
The school's philosophy centers on individualized programming, creativity, compassion, and motivation, with therapeutic services woven into the school day rather than bolted on as an add-on. It is classified as nonsectarian despite its name, operates as a nonprofit, and is coed across PK through 5th grade. The combination of special education, autism support, ADHD services, and mental health services under one roof is the school's defining identity.
Community
With only 82 students total, this is an unusually intimate school community — families tend to know each other and the staff by name. Demographically, about 74% of students are White, with smaller shares of Black, Hispanic, and Asian students, and a diversity index that sits in the moderate range. The school's Borough Park location and "Hebrew Academy" name reflect the strong Orthodox Jewish presence in the surrounding community, though the school itself does not identify as a religious institution.
Neighborhood
Borough Park is one of Brooklyn's densest family neighborhoods, with a median household income around $52,529 and a poverty rate near 33% — context worth understanding, especially given the school's tuition. Roughly one in five adults here holds a bachelor's degree or higher. The block is firmly residential and family-oriented, with stroller-level foot traffic on most weekday mornings.
Transit access is excellent: 62 St (D) is about a 2-minute walk, New Utrecht Av (N) is about 3 minutes, and 55 St (D) is around 8 minutes — making school drop-off feasible from a wide swath of Brooklyn and even parts of Manhattan.
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What Parents Are Saying
One positive review (5 stars) describes the school as 'Highly recommended. An amazing professional Team.' An additional review source mentions a 5.0 rating.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPEC CHLDRN a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPEC CHLDRN yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Borough Park.
- What grades does HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPEC CHLDRN serve?
- HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPEC CHLDRN serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPEC CHLDRN?
- HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPEC CHLDRN runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPEC CHLDRN public, charter, or private?
- HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPEC CHLDRN is a private school.
- What neighborhood is HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPEC CHLDRN in?
- HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPEC CHLDRN is in Borough Park, Brooklyn.