The Parkside School
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The Parkside School, celebrating over 40 years of excellence (founded circa 1985), stands as New York City's premier special education school for elementary children facing language-based learning differences. Located on the Upper West Side at 48 West 74th Street, the school serves 81 students in grades K-5 (ages 5-11) from diverse ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds. With a core mission centered on nurturing the whole child, Parkside is dedicated to helping each student leverage their strengths while developing essential skills to address their challenges. The school maintains an exceptional 3:1 student-teacher ratio with 30 full-time teachers and class sizes of 8-9 students, ensuring highly personalized attention. At the heart of Parkside's approach is a commitment to interdisciplinary teaching that combines academic rigor with therapeutic support. The curriculum encompasses a full academic regimen alongside extensive arts exposure (visual arts, music, drama) and physical education, ensuring students receive a well-rounded education. Therapeutic services such as speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and counseling are integrated into the daily experience, providing comprehensive support tailored to individual needs. Operating as a 12-month program, Parkside provides year-round education to prevent summer regression and maximize continuous learning. The school emphasizes a collaborative spirit with strong partnerships with families, creating an environment where parents are actively involved in their child's educational journey. Through innovative teaching techniques, continuous adaptation of curricula, and individualized learning plans, Parkside not only empowers its students but also positions itself as a leader in special education within New York City. Accredited by both NAIS and NYSAIS, The Parkside School serves children with language-based learning difficulties including dyslexia, twice-exceptional learners, and those with reading, writing, and processing disorders.
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The Parkside School welcomes elementary school children from diverse ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds who have a range of language based learning difficulties. We serve the whole child by offering a thoughtfully designed, comprehensive array of academic and support services.
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