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College preparatory
Independent

The Quad Preparatory School - Upper School

19 Cedar St
New York, NY 10038
Established
2014
Grades/Ages
Ages 5-12
Student-Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes with individualized support
Enrollment
246

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Overview

The Quad Preparatory School is a NYSAIS-accredited K-12 independent school founded in 2014 (celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024) dedicated to empowering twice-exceptional (2e) students—gifted children with learning differences. With 246 students enrolled and 174 staff members, the school's mission is to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where each student can thrive academically and socially. Founder and Head of School Kimberly Busi leads the institution with a focus on individualized education that integrates social-emotional learning with engaging academics, allowing students to nurture their academic gifts while receiving comprehensive support for their special needs. The school operates two locations in New York City's Financial District: the Lower School at 25 Pine Street (4th Floor) and the Upper School at 19 Cedar Street (6th Floor). The Quad Prep model combines rigorous college preparatory curriculum with clinical support services including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and executive functioning support. The school maintains small class sizes to ensure personalized attention, fostering meaningful relationships between educators and students. Strong partnerships with families enhance the educational experience, creating a supportive community that celebrates each child's strengths while addressing their unique learning challenges. The Quad Preparatory School also offers a 2e certificate program and hosts an annual "Breakthroughs in Twice-Exceptional Education" conference, demonstrating its commitment to advancing the field of twice-exceptional education.

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2e certificate programAnnual Breakthroughs in Twice-Exceptional Education ConferenceArts and enrichment programsClinical support servicesCollege preparatory curriculumExecutive functioning supportIndividualized education plans for 2e learnersIntegration of social-emotional learning with academicsOccupational therapySpeech and language therapyADHDDyslexiaExecutive functioning challengesGifted students with learning differencesLanguage-based learning disabilitiesProcessing disordersTwice-exceptional (2e) learnersCollege preparatory

Who is this school for?

  • School
  • Private
  • ADHD
  • Language-based learning disabilities
  • Twice-exceptional (2e) learners

What is the learning environment like?

  • low student-teacher ratio

What opportunities are there beyond the classroom?

  • School
  • Arts and enrichment programs
  • family partnerships

Other Important Info

  • College preparatory
  • Independent
  • K-12
  • Dyslexia
  • Executive functioning challenges

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