Best Special Needs Schools in Queens Village, New York (2026)

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Gersh Autism Academy Queens Campus

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Queens Village, NYGrades K-5Low student-to-staff ratio with dedicated 1:1 or 2:1 behavioral support ratio

Gersh Autism Academy Queens Campus opened in 2022 on Springfield Boulevard in Queens Village as an autism school in New York City for kindergarten through 5th grade. After 5th grade, our students can move on to nearby Gersh campuses and keep the same approach. Applied Behavior Analysis is part of our school day, delivered by certified ABA therapists from individualized plans. Speech therapy reaches verbal and nonverbal children and can add a voice output device, signs or pictures. Occupational therapists work on sensory, fine motor and executive functioning skills, and physical therapists on gross motor skills and mobility. Counselors trained in Collaborative Problem Solving lead individual and group sessions and handle crisis intervention. Each student follows an individualized learning plan. Daily living skills start early, and lessons extend into the community through educational field trips. Gersh opened its first academy in 1999 and now runs autism programs in New York, Washington, New Hampshire and Puerto Rico.

Private special education day school (K-5)
Autism
Collaborative Problem Solving
Private school

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Lifeline Center for Child Development

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Queens Village, NY

We treat and educate children with emotional and behavioral health challenges, and we work with families to support their progress at school and at home. Our day treatment program helps children build positive growth and development, with the goal of succeeding in the classroom and returning to a mainstream school setting when ready. We build a support team with each family. Ask our team how school placement and family support work in the day treatment program.

Special education school
Emotional/behavioral support
Private school
Therapeutic program

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Planning guides

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NY OPWDD services guide

OPWDD eligibility, the Front Door, care managers, and planning the move from school to adult services at 21.

How to choose a special needs school

Prepare school-tour questions, compare supports and family communication, and record what each program can show you.

IEP process guide

Bring your IEP, progress evidence, and focused questions to conversations about evaluations, services, or placement.

Comparing school options in Queens Village

Queens Village is part of New York City, so special education runs through NYC Public Schools, not a separate town district. Your child's community school district decides which Committee on Special Education (CSE) or Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) office handles referrals. Look up your district with the city's GOAT address tool before you call.

In Queens, CSE/CPSE 3 serves Districts 25, 26, 28 and 29 from offices in Flushing and Jamaica, and CSE/CPSE 4 serves Districts 24, 27 and 30 from Long Island City and Ozone Park. For a preschooler, the office is based on where you live. For a school-age child in public school, the referral goes to the principal, and the CSE tied to that school follows up. Private, charter and homeschooled students use the CSE directly.

Local resources checked October 7, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Queens Village

How do I find the right CSE office for a Queens Village address?

Use the city's GOAT address tool, choose Function 1B, and read the school district under City Service information. Then match that number to the CSE list. Districts 25, 26, 28 and 29 belong to CSE 3. Districts 24, 27 and 30 belong to CSE 4. Do not guess from a ZIP code.

My child attends a public school. Who gets the evaluation request?

Give the written referral to the principal or a staff member at your child's school. Say you are requesting a special education evaluation, describe your concerns, and list any services your child already gets. You will receive a Notice of Referral letter and an invitation to a social history interview. Our IEP prep checklist helps you gather records.

What should my email to a Queens CSE or CPSE include?

Include your child's first and last name and date of birth, whether you need another language, whether you are deaf or hard of hearing, and the reason you are writing. The offices aim to respond within 48 hours. You can also hand-deliver a referral on weekdays between 8am and 4pm.

Does sending the referral start the evaluation right away?

No. Even when you write the referral yourself, you must sign a Consent for Initial Evaluation form before testing begins. New York then sets a 60-day limit to finish the initial evaluation. If you choose not to consent, your child will not be evaluated. See our guide to requesting an evaluation.

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