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SINAI - SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE

655 WEST 254 STREET

Notable Programs

Integrated elementary school serving Grades K-8Partnership with mainstream Jewish day school (SAR Academy)Serves students with complex learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, social/emotional disorders, and cognitive disabilitiesKindergarten ProgramCurriculum includes language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, Hebrew language, and adaptive physical education

What Parents Are Saying

Charity Navigator Four-Star rating (92%); positive parent testimonial about educational transformation and support services

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

Frequently Asked Questions
Is SINAI - SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE a good school?
Published quality ratings aren't available for SINAI - SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil.
What grades does SINAI - SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE serve?
SINAI - SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE serves grades Pre-K to 5.
How do students get into SINAI - SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE?
SINAI - SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
Is SINAI - SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE public, charter, or private?
SINAI - SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE is a private school.
What neighborhood is SINAI - SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE in?
SINAI - SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE is in Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil, Bronx.
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