At a Glance
An intensive, therapy-integrated program for young learners with autism
Best suited for
Families of young children with autism spectrum disorder who want intensive, evidence-based therapy woven into the school day in a small, supportive setting.
What stands out
- A 0.7:1 student-to-staff ratio means there are more adults than students — essentially near-1:1 support throughout the school day.
- Five core disciplines (ABA, speech and language, occupational therapy, music therapy, and special education) are integrated into one program rather than delivered separately.
- Flat $6,000 tuition keeps the program within reach of a much broader range of families than typical private special education settings.
- Rolling admissions allow families to enroll when their child is ready rather than waiting for a September start.
- The combined PK–5 model lets a child stay in a consistent, familiar setting all the way through elementary.
Things to consider
- The school only serves children with autism — families looking for a general education private school should look elsewhere.
- Total enrollment of 21 means a narrow peer pool and limited opportunities for the broader social experience a larger school offers.
- The model tops out at 5th grade, so families will need a transition plan for middle school.
- ABA-based approaches are well-supported by research but not universally embraced by every autism family — parents should feel out the fit carefully during the visit.
Identity
Reach for the Stars Learning Center is a small, nonsectarian program serving students from pre-K through 5th grade, built around an integrated therapy model for children with autism spectrum disorder. The approach is firmly evidence-based, with Applied Behavior Analysis as the framework and speech, occupational, and music therapy embedded into the daily routine rather than offered as add-ons. Coeducation is the norm within a tight-knit, individualized setting where every child is known by name.
Community
With only 21 students, the community is intentionally tiny — every family knows every other family, and classrooms function more like intensive therapy pods than traditional classes. The student body skews White (about 71%) with notable Asian representation (about 24%) and a small Hispanic share, reflecting the demographics of families seeking out specialized ASD services in southern Brooklyn. Because the school serves children with autism, the community is defined less by geography or background and more by the shared experience of navigating a diagnosis.
Neighborhood
The school sits on Avenue P in Madison, a middle-class stretch of southern Brooklyn where median household income is around $74,900 and about 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree. It's a residential, family-oriented area with the rhythm of a suburban-feeling neighborhood rather than a dense urban one.
The Kings Hwy station, served by the B and Q trains, is about a four-minute walk, with the Avenue M and Avenue U Q-train stops also within reach for families coming from elsewhere in Brooklyn.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is REACH FOR THE STARS LEARNING CENTER a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for REACH FOR THE STARS LEARNING CENTER yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Madison.
- What grades does REACH FOR THE STARS LEARNING CENTER serve?
- REACH FOR THE STARS LEARNING CENTER serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into REACH FOR THE STARS LEARNING CENTER?
- REACH FOR THE STARS LEARNING CENTER runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is REACH FOR THE STARS LEARNING CENTER public, charter, or private?
- REACH FOR THE STARS LEARNING CENTER is a private school.
- What neighborhood is REACH FOR THE STARS LEARNING CENTER in?
- REACH FOR THE STARS LEARNING CENTER is in Madison, Brooklyn.