A Proven Approach to Individualized Education

Joy in learning is at the heart of Gaynor. Small class sizes and dedicated teachers create an environment where every child can shine.

WHY GAYNOR?

Unlocking Potential, Celebrating Difference

At Stephen Gaynor School, every child is welcomed as an individual with limitless potential. Children who learn differently first discover the joy in learning, supported by evidence-based approaches and a community of care. From Pre-K to 8, we educate the whole child through nurturing skills, confidence, and curiosity that empower them to reach their fullest potential.

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5

Partner Schools Where Gaynor
Grads Thrive

%

of Teachers Hold
a Master's Degree

Students Enrolled Across
All Divisions

+

Years Empowering
Unique Learners

3

:

1

Student-Faculty
Ratio

OUR MISSION & HISTORY
HEAD OF SCHOOL MESSAGE

OUR APPROACH

An Education As
Unique As Your Child

Gaynor’s faculty design instruction around each student’s learning profile ensuring that essential academic and critical thinking skills are built step by step. Students thrive when teaching meets them where they are and takes them further than they imagined.
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
“They’re truly meeting each child where they are, it is so customized and individualized. We have twin boys, both distinctly different, and to be able to see how their teachers are helping them learn based on each child’s need is impressive.”
—Delaram Saidi, Parent

STUDENT EMPOWERMENT

Confidence for Today,
Advocacy for Life

Gaynor students learn to advocate for themselves and others, turning challenges into opportunities. They build confidence, resilience, and the courage to share their voice giving them skills that extend far beyond the classroom.
SEE HOW WE BUILD LEADERS

CAMPUS LIFE AT GAYNOR

A Place Where Every
Child Belongs

Gaynor is more than a school—it’s a community where differences are embraced and celebrated. Students discover friendship, belonging, and a sense of purpose, surrounded by peers and mentors who lift each other up.
EXPLORE STUDENT LIFE
Social-Emotional Learning
& Student Support
Students strengthen emotional skills, build confidence, and learn strategies that support wellbeing, relationships, and daily success.
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Our Athletics Program
is Confidence in Motion
Students develop teamwork, resilience, and healthy habits through inclusive sports, movement, and age-appropriate physical wellness programs.
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The Arts Program Offers
Creativity Without Limits
Creative expression thrives through visual arts, music, and drama, helping students explore passions and grow confidence.
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Summers Are Bright
the Gaynor Way
Our summer programs reinforce essential skills while offering fun, structured experiences that support continued student growth.
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Growth Beyond the Classroom After School
From hands-on activities to interest-based clubs, students discover new passions and build friendships beyond the classroom.
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LIFE AFTER GAYNOR

Prepared for
Every Possibility

When Gaynor students graduate and leave, they carry with them the academic foundation, self-confidence, and belief in their own possibilities to succeed in mainstream schools, high school, college, and life. Our alumni embody what it means to be lifelong learners and compassionate leaders.
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GETTING STARTED

Learning That Starts With Belonging

The Stephen Gaynor School experience transforms challenges into triumphs. Discover how we can partner with you to unlock your child’s full potential.
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What's Happening at Gaynor?

VISIT NEWS & EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENT

Never Again

A HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL FILM
PROJECT BY BLUE CLUSTER STUDENTS
Tuesday, June 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Join us for a powerful evening premiere of this year's student-created documentary project honoring Holocaust survivors through firsthand storytelling and film.
MAKE YOUR GIFT ON MAY 22

Stephen Gaynor School

The possibilities are endless for students with learning differences at Gaynor.
Experience the advantage today.
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148 West 90th Street,
New York, NY 10024
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At Stephen Gaynor School, students with learning differences develop essential academic and critical thinking skills through individualized and evidence-based approaches, empowering them to reach their full potential. Students learn to advocate for themselves and others while actively building an inclusive community, a sense of belonging, and a belief in their own possibilities.
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