New York State School For The Blind serves 51 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New York State School For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New York State School For The Blind's student population of 51 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of New York State School For The Blind is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
23%
15%
White
57%
39%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend New York State School For The Blind?
51 students attend New York State School For The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of New York State School For The Blind students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New York State School For The Blind?
New York State School For The Blind has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New York State School For The Blind offer ?
New York State School For The Blind offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New York State School For The Blind part of?
New York State School For The Blind is part of New York State School For The Blind School District.
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