At a Glance
A Brooklyn special education program that grows with the child — from infancy to age 21.
Best suited for
Families of children with developmental disabilities who want a single, long-term program that can support their child from infancy through young adulthood without forcing a transition at every age.
What stands out
- Serves the full developmental span — early intervention at 0-3 continuing through age 21, so families don't need to transition their child at every stage.
- Single published tuition means no confusing tier structure; families know the full cost upfront.
- Directly across from the Bay Pkwy N train, which is a real practical advantage for a school whose students may have mobility or sensory needs.
- State-approved special education program with both a school-year program and an included summer camp.
Things to consider
- The $81,331 tuition is high, but it reflects the small student-to-staff ratios typical of intensive special education — families should weigh it against the 1-on-1 and small-group services they receive.
- The "Hebrew Academy" name can mislead; the school itself states it is non-denominational, but the NSHDS accreditation reflects its historical roots in the Orthodox Jewish day-school world. Ask directly about how (if at all) Jewish practice appears in daily life.
- Outcomes data, class size, and student-to-teacher ratios are not publicly published, so ask for these on a tour.
- Rolling admissions mean there is no fixed deadline, which is flexible but also means a spot can open (or close) at any time.
Identity
A private special education school serving children with developmental disabilities across an unusually wide age span, from early intervention (0-3) through a school-age program continuing to age 21. The school describes itself as non-denominational and explicitly respects religious and cultural diversity, though it carries accreditation from the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS). Programs are highly structured and individualized, focused on whole-child development in the least restrictive environment.
Community
Public demographic data on the student body is not available. The school's stated respect for religious and cultural diversity suggests families of varied backgrounds attend, consistent with its non-denominational self-description.
Neighborhood
Bensonhurst is a dense, middle-income Brooklyn neighborhood where the median household sits in the mid-$60,000s and just under a third of adults hold a bachelor's degree. Bay Parkway is one of the neighborhood's main commercial corridors, lined with small shops, restaurants, and apartment buildings that give the area a busy, lived-in feel. Roughly 17% of residents live below the poverty line, making this a working-class community with a strong mix of longtime homeowners and immigrant households.
Exceptionally convenient — the Bay Pkwy N train station is about a 2-minute walk, with 20 Av (N) about 8 minutes and Kings Hwy (N) about 12 minutes away on foot.
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What Parents Are Saying
Highly recommended with an amazing professional team per parent review; positive recommendation also noted in parent reviews
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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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.