
Admissions at Windward
Windward recognizes that moving your child outside a mainstream educational environment to enroll them in a specialized school is a serious decision—one we don't take lightly. Through thoughtful and comprehensive screening, we are able to offer seats to applicants who would benefit from our program.

Admissions Criteria
Students We Serve
Our program is designed for students with a written diagnosis or evidence of dyslexia or a language-based learning disability, average to superior intellectual potential, and no behavioral or emotional problems that would interfere with the instructional program. Geographically, Windward students come from more than 90 school districts from the tri-state metropolitan area, including New York City, Long Island, Westchester and Rockland counties, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The Windward School is not a state-funded school, so need-based financial aid is available for families.
Evidence-Based Remediation
Why Early Intervention Matters
Studies have shown that the earlier we intervene to remediate a child’s language-based learning disability, the better the outcome. Allowing children to struggle stifles their growing sense of independence, diminishes their confidence, and injures their sense of self-worth at a critical period of emotional and social development.
While early intervention is best, it’s never too late – Windward’s program can give your child the tools they need to put them on the path to academic success and allows them to return back to a mainstream educational setting after an average stay of only 3–5 years.

Financial Aid
Affording a Windward Education
As part of its mission, the School is committed to making a Windward education accessible for all who need it. Windward does not take into account an applicant’s financial status when deciding whether to accept them for admission. We invite any student who needs Windward and fits the admissions criteria to apply. The application for financial aid is 100% confidential and is independent from the admissions application.

What Our Community Says
QUESTIONS?
For information about Westchester Lower School and Westchester Middle School: Please contact Christine Ortiz at (914) 949-6968, ext. 2258. For information about Manhattan Lower School and Manhattan Middle School: Please contact Becky Lindon at (914) 949-6968, ext. 3149. For general admissions inquiries, please email admissionsinquiry@thewindwardschool.org.
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Connect with Our Admissions Team
We have openings in grades 1, 2 and 8 in NYC and grades 1-4 and 6-8 in Westchester. Fill out the form below to be connected to our admissions team to learn more!
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