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Thank you for your interest in Cooke School

If you're looking for a personalized and nurturing environment designed to meet the unique challenges of your child, Cooke may be the right place for you. Our expert educators are skilled in creating tailored programs that focus not just on academics, but also on essential social and daily living skills, ensuring a holistic approach to your child's development. Cooke is especially effective for children with severe language-based learning disabilities, offering specialized support that helps them overcome barriers and achieve meaningful progress.

We are committed to maintaining a student body that reflects New York’s economic and cultural diversity. We encourage all prospective families to learn more about our schools by attending a school tour, where they can meet our staff and see first-hand how Cooke students learn in the classroom.

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Our Admissions Office is happy to assist you with any questions you may have!

Give us a call: (646) 273-5555

Send us an email: admissions@cookeschool.org

ACADEMICS at-a-glance

Learn more about our K-21 programming

Supportive specialized education for students with disabilities from grades K through 8.

Lower School (K-5) for students with disabilities at 1713 Madison Avenue
Small classrooms (8-12 students) with early intervention services (OT, PT, Speech, Counseling)
Individualized instruction supports social, emotional, academic, and language development
Middle School (grades 6-8) with integrated academics and clinical services at 1713 Madison Avenue
Daily instruction in ELA, Math, and Social Studies, plus specialized classes in science, yoga, tech, PE, and art therapy

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Empowering High School students with disabilities through academics, extracurricular activities, and life skills.

Specialized high school for students with disabilities (grades 9-12) at 1713 Madison Avenue
Small classes (9-12 students) in ELA, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and more with a structured bell schedule
Extracurricular activities like student government, yearbook, and basketball enhance leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Select internship placements, vocational training, and community partnerships develop independent living skills, including commuting, banking, and meal preparation

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Guiding young adults on their journey from High School to Independence.

Transitions, a program for young adults (ages 18-21) at 60 MacDougal Street, enhances academic, social, vocational, and life skills for transitioning from high school to adulthood
Combines academic subjects with off-site learning in various community settings
Offers personalized travel training and paid internships to develop transferable workplace skills
Provides support through Transition Coordinators for benefits, entitlements, and future programming
Community partners include St. John’s University, fitness classes, music therapy, and community cooking classes

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The Admissions Office is hosting Open Tours for the 2025-26 school year. Space on tours is limited and requires a reservation.

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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS

Cooke School and Institute admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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