School Admissions in New York City: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx

Portledge School

<h1>The Portledge PreN-12 Journey: Learning is just the beginning</h1> Portledge School is where academic excellence and emotional intelligence meet to inspire next-generation thinkers with the confidence, skills, and values to achieve in an ever-changing world. We are an inclusive community where every student has a voice, where adults model a love for learning, and where education expands beyond academics to include a full range of experiences&mdash;intellectual, artistic, athletic, social, and emotional&mdash;allowing each student to develop a sense of who they are and who they want to be.

George Jackson Academy

GJA fosters a love for learning, instills resilience, and encourages curiosity, making it an ideal environment for boys to thrive academically and personally.&nbsp; GJA&rsquo;s comprehensive curriculum includes not only the sciences, humanities, math, and Spanish, but also classes that expand students&rsquo; horizons, such as Fencing, Muay Thai, and Percussion. Their strong emphasis on social-emotional programming provides students with the necessary tools and resources to navigate challenges and maintain a positive outlook. With small class sizes and individualized attention, students feel valued and supported. GJA&rsquo;s is a close-knit community and fosters a sense of brotherhood that lasts a lifetime. High School placement is an integral part of GJA&rsquo;s program. The process begins in seventh grade with initial school visits, test prep, mock interviews, and a preview of the high school admissions process. The guidance and support provided by the Director of High School Placement and the dedicated faculty ensure that each student finds the right match school. Graduates attend elite day and boarding schools and top parochial and selective public schools throughout the tri-state area. GJA is NYC's only independent school for bright boys in grades 6-8 from all financial backgrounds.&nbsp;All families receive financial aid, with some paying as little as $50 per month.&nbsp;Apply now for grade 6 or 7 at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gjacademy.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.gjacademy.org/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736435697922000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1iYYz-cTphxpy63AlsHYUN">www.gjacademy.org</a>.&nbsp;

The Gillen Brewer School

Together, we see the possibilities &ndash; and together, we will help your child make meaningful strides forward. That&rsquo;s the Gillen Brewer difference: an integrated, academic-therapeutic approach combined with a school-home partnership that supports and celebrates your child&rsquo;s complex learning needs. Since 1992, Gillen Brewer has used a collaborative approach between teachers and therapists to provide differentiated instruction and seamlessly integrated therapies to help children with a broad range of language-based learning disabilities grow into students who are: Proud of their progress as they become determined, lifelong learners who advocate for themselves and take on new and greater academic challenges. Excited to explore their interests and the broader opportunities created for them within the school and surrounding community. Prepared to engage with the world with the self-confidence and independence gained from learning and thriving among trusted teachers, therapists, classmates, and families. In our safe and vibrant learning environment on the Upper East Side of New York City, students in Preschool-Grade 8 enjoy an authentic school experience &ndash; filled with social connections, field trips, and school traditions &ndash; while benefiting from year-round programming that offers academics, arts, physical education, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, and social groups. Gillen Brewer School is not only for students. It is a supportive and uplifting community for the entire family. Together, we can navigate your child&rsquo;s future &ndash; with care, respect, and unwavering optimism. Come see the possibilities with us.

Windward School

A coed, independent day school exclusively for students with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities, The Windward School enrolls students in grades one through nine. 98% of Windward students move on to mainstream schools after completing The Windward School's academic program. The Windward School is nationally recognized for its development of instructional programs designed specifically to help students achieve language proficiency. The School&rsquo;s academic curriculum is research-based and multisensory in nature and is designed to give students the skills they need to succeed in school and return with confidence to mainstream educational settings.