At a Glance
A Special Education Center Where Individualized Support Meets Structured Growth
Families seeking a comprehensive special education program for a child with developmental delays, learning differences, or related needs — particularly those who value a highly structured, individualized approach and are prepared for the investment in tuition. The school works well for families who want one setting that can grow with their child from infancy through young adulthood.
- Full continuum of special education services from ages 0 to 21 — rare to find one school that can support a child from early intervention through transition to adulthood
- Early intervention program (ages 0-3) — critical services for families who discovered their child's needs very early
- State approval plus NSHDS accreditation — meets regulatory standards and holds recognized credentials in Jewish education
- Highly structured environment — beneficial for children who thrive on predictability and clear routines
- Summer camp program available — extends support and programming beyond the academic year
- Rolling admissions — no strict deadline means you can apply when your family is ready
- Tuition is substantial at over $81,000 annually — this is a significant investment, and families should explore all available funding sources (insurance, subsidies, tax credits)
- This is a specialized special education school, not a general private school — the fit depends entirely on your child's specific needs
- Location requires a car for most families — if you live without a vehicle, the commute will be challenging
- The high tuition may limit accessibility for some families, even with the school's quality reputation
This is a special education school — that's the defining feature. Rather than a traditional academic curriculum with some support, everything here is built around meeting students where they are and building skills progressively. The approach combines structure (clear routines, predictable environments) with individualized attention. Parents consistently mention the professional team as a standout element — specialists who understand how to work with children who learn differently.
As a special education provider, the community here is defined by shared experience — families whose children have IEPs and who are seeking specialized support. Parent reviews are positive, with particular praise for the staff's expertise and professionalism. The school serves a wide age range (0-21), which means older students can serve as mentors and younger children see pathways forward.
The school sits in Bensonhurst, a residential Brooklyn neighborhood known for its family-friendly atmosphere and strong community feel. The area has a family density score of 76 out of 100, meaning you're in a neighborhood where many families with children live — useful for finding nearby services, pediatricians, and other family resources.
Transit access is limited (13 out of 100), which means this is very much a car-dependent location. If you're relying on public transit, factor in significant commute time. The Bay Parkway area has parking, but getting there from other parts of the city will require planning.
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What Parents Are Saying
Highly recommended with an amazing professional team per parent review on Private School Review; positive recommendation noted on GreatSchools
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN yet on Motley. It's a private school in Bensonhurst.
- How do students get into HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN?
- HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN public, charter, or private?
- HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN is a private school.
- What neighborhood is HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN in?
- HEBREW ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN is in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.
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