At a Glance
A therapeutic approach to elementary education in the Bronx
Best suited for
Families seeking a small, therapeutic elementary school that integrates specialized services (OT, PT, speech) into the school day — particularly families with children who have learning differences, developmental delays, or need individualized support beyond a traditional classroom setting.
What stands out
- Integrated therapeutic services (OT, PT, speech, feeding) during the school day
- Multi-disciplinary evaluations to understand each child's needs
- Small class sizes with individualized attention
- Strong family partnership model — parents are seen as essential to child development
- Philosophy emphasizes safety, nurturing, and enrichment
Things to consider
- Tuition range of $6,126–$38,185 is extremely wide — this likely reflects different grade levels, program intensities, or therapy services; families should clarify what's included
- The school appears oriented toward students with special learning needs; not a traditional academic accelerator
- The broad tuition range suggests variability in services — families should ask detailed questions about what's appropriate for their child
- Car-dependent neighborhood requires planning for daily transportation
Identity
A private school with a therapeutic orientation, serving students with diverse learning needs through a nurturing, individualized approach.
Community
A small, close-knit community where staff know students and families well. The GreatSchools rating of 4.4/5 reflects parent satisfaction with the caring staff and positive school environment.
Neighborhood
Located in the Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island area of the Bronx, a neighborhood with a suburban feel in the city — quieter than many parts of the Bronx, with single-family homes and some apartment complexes. The area has a moderate family density.
Car-dependent neighborhood; families will likely need to drive or use public transportation to reach the school.
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What Parents Are Saying
Positive reviews citing caring staff and great school environment; GreatSchools rating 4.4/5 based on 22 reviews
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is STEPPINGSTONE DAY SCHOOL - BRONX a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for STEPPINGSTONE DAY SCHOOL - BRONX yet on Motley. It's a private school in Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island.
- How do students get into STEPPINGSTONE DAY SCHOOL - BRONX?
- STEPPINGSTONE DAY SCHOOL - BRONX runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is STEPPINGSTONE DAY SCHOOL - BRONX public, charter, or private?
- STEPPINGSTONE DAY SCHOOL - BRONX is a private school.
- What neighborhood is STEPPINGSTONE DAY SCHOOL - BRONX in?
- STEPPINGSTONE DAY SCHOOL - BRONX is in Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island, Bronx.