What Winston Preparatory School does

Winston Preparatory School is a private, nonprofit day school network founded in 1981 that serves approximately 637 students ages 8-21 with specific learning differences, including dyslexia, nonverbal learning disabilities (NVLD), and executive functioning difficulties such as ADHD. The school operates seven physical campuses — New York (Manhattan headquarters), Connecticut (Norwalk), New Jersey (Whippany), Long Island (Dix Hills), and Marin County (San Rafael) — plus dedicated Transitions locations in NYC and San Francisco for students ages 17-21+ transitioning to college or work. A Winston Online program extends the model to students outside the geographic footprint of physical campuses.

The school's core technology is its pedagogical methodology rather than software: the proprietary Continuous Feedback System provides ongoing in-depth assessment of each learner, students are grouped by learning profile rather than grade level, and every student receives five one-to-one Focus Program sessions per week. The Winston Innovation Lab, launched in 2016, produces peer-reviewed research (including the WSQ and Winston Essential Skills Survey instruments) and coordinates a network of strategic partnerships with Landmark College, Child Mind Institute, NVLD Project, IDA, and LDA. Operational intensity is high, with a 2:1 faculty-to-student ratio and an average class size of 8 across the network.

Winston Prep's revenue model is tuition-based, with prospective families directed to admissions for pricing rather than disclosed publicly. Admissions are processed online via the FSEnrollment platform, and a significant share of new families enter the funnel through referrals from neuropsychologists, educational consultants, advocates, attorneys, and guidance counselors. Supplemental revenue comes from the Winston in College one-to-one support service, summer programs, and Development Office fundraising. The school is governed by a Board of Trustees under Executive Director Scott Bezsylko and is not publicly traded.

Name

Winston Preparatory School

Legal name

The Winston Preparatory School

Website

https://winstonprep.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Winston Preparatory School is a private, nonprofit day school network founded in 1981 serving approximately 637 students ages 8-21 with dyslexia, NVLD, and executive functioning difficulties across seven U.S. campuses plus an online program, using a proprietary Continuous Feedback System and Focus Program with a 2:1 faculty-to-student ratio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Private Day School

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Blended/Hybrid K–12 Schools (Online + In-Person) (EDAJADAD)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Learning differences support
• Dyslexia education programs
• Individualized private schooling
• Executive functioning tutoring

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: As a private day school network, Winston Preparatory School generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees for their educational programs across physical campuses and online learning options.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Winston Preparatory School is a private day school network providing individualized K-12 and post-secondary education for students (ages 8-21+) with learning differences such as dyslexia, nonverbal learning disabilities (NVLD), and executive functioning difficulties (including ADHD). The core offering combines a proprietary Continuous Feedback System for ongoing assessment with the Focus Program of weekly one-to-one sessions, delivered through seven U.S. physical campuses, the Winston Online remote program, Winston in College (post-secondary support), and a Transitions gap-year program.

Product overview

Winston Preparatory School is a network of seven physical campuses (New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Long Island, and Marin County) plus Winston Online, offering individualized education for students ages 8-21 with learning differences. The core offering combines the Continuous Feedback System for ongoing assessment with the Focus Program (5 one-to-one sessions weekly). The portfolio includes specialized programs: Winston Innovation Lab for research-driven methodology, Winston Online for remote learning, Winston in College for higher education support, and the Transitions Program for students ages 17-21+ not yet ready for college or the workplace. Summer Programs are available at all locations. Additional offerings include the STAMP Program, Learning Center (NY), and experiential education with student life activities (service learning, arts, athletics).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Winston Innovation Lab: A research hub that connects educators, researchers, and strategic partners together to link new science and understanding to everyday work at campuses.
• Winston Transitions Program
• Winston Online
• Winston in College

Products and services

• Winston Preparatory School Day Program Full-time private day school program for students in grades 4-12 (ages 8-21) with learning differences including dyslexia, nonverbal learning disabilities (NVLD), and executive functioning difficulties (such as ADHD); delivered at seven physical U.S. campuses with a proprietary Continuous Feedback System, Focus Program (five weekly one-to-one sessions), and individualized learning-profile grouping.
• Winston Online Online learning program providing customizable, flexible programming for students with learning differences nationwide who may not have access to a physical Winston Prep campus; includes faculty and research support and college placement services.
• Winston in College One-to-one online support program for college students with learning differences already enrolled in higher education, providing individualized academic coaching and continued differentiated instruction.
• Transitions Program Individualized day program for students ages 17-21+ with learning differences who are not yet ready for college or the workplace; includes flexible programming tailored to each student's learning profile, social-emotional needs, and future goals, plus internship experiences and independent living skill development. Available in NYC and San Francisco.
• Summer Program Summer programs offered at all physical Winston Preparatory School campuses (New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Long Island, Marin County) and online, providing continued individualized educational support during summer months.
• STAMP Program Specialized program offered at the New York campus, designed as a tailored offering within the broader Winston Preparatory School day school portfolio.
• The Learning Center Academic support center at the New York campus providing additional resources for students beyond the standard day program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 881 college, university, and post-graduate program acceptances over the last 3 years
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Landmark CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandmark College Partnership through the Winston Innovation Lab, focusing on educational models for students with learning differences. Landmark College is a institution specifically serving students with learning disabilities.
• Child Mind InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in the Winston Innovation Lab professional community, focusing on children's mental health and learning disorders research and education.
• NVLD ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonverbal Learning Disability Project partnership through Winston Innovation Lab, dedicated to research and support for individuals with NVLD.
• Pace UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership through Winston Innovation Lab professional community, contributing to research and education in the learning disabilities field.
• New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in regional independent school association providing networking and professional development opportunities.
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation and membership in regional educational accreditation body for independent schools.
• International Dyslexia AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional membership and engagement with leading international organization dedicated to dyslexia research and education through Winston Innovation Lab.
• Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional membership and partnership in national organization dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities through Winston Innovation Lab.
• Council for Learning DisabilitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional membership in organization focused on professional development and advocacy for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Council for Exceptional ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional membership in organization dedicated to improving educational success for individuals with disabilities and gifted abilities.
• Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional relationship with organization supporting parents and advocates in special education.
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional membership in organization focused on professional development and research in curriculum and supervision.
• New York State Association for Supervision and Curriculum DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional membership in professional organization for curriculum and professional development.
• Common Sense MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Winston Innovation Lab professional community, focused on media and technology literacy for children.
• Dr. Sandra Chapman, Chap Equity ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndividual professional consultant partnership through Winston Innovation Lab, focused on diversity and equity in education.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Landmark College: A college in Vermont specifically serving students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and ASD. Direct strategic partner of Winston Prep via the Innovation Lab, addressing the same LD population at the postsecondary level.
• The Lab School of Washington: A K-12 school in Washington, DC serving students with learning differences including dyslexia and ADHD. Highly comparable model — individualized instruction, small classes, and integrated research/practice approach.
• Churchill School and Center: A NYC K-12 school for students with language-based learning disabilities. Same NYC market as Winston Prep's flagship, serving overlapping LD student profiles with similar small-class, individualized instruction models.
• The Stephen Gaynor School: An independent NYC school for bright students with language-based learning disabilities. Direct competitor in the same NYC market, serving a similar dyslexia/ADHD population with comparable individualized instruction.
• The Gateway School: A NYC K-8 school serving children with language-based learning disabilities. Operates in the same geographic market with a comparable mission of individualized instruction for LD students.
• Eagle Hill School: A residential and day school in Massachusetts for students with language-based learning disabilities and ADHD. Comparable methodology and population, with similar small-class individualized instruction.
• Brehm Preparatory School: A boarding and day school in Illinois serving students with complex learning disabilities. Comparable individualized, multi-tiered academic program for students with dyslexia, NVLD, and executive functioning challenges.
• Kildonan School: A boarding and day school in New York (Dutchess County) serving dyslexic students. Comparable specialized model with an Orton-Gillingham-based individualized approach for LD learners.
• Forman School: A Connecticut boarding/day school specifically for students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences. Highly comparable population, methodology, and Northeast geography.

Regional players

• The New York Institute for Special Education: A Bronx-based nonprofit serving children with visual impairments and other special needs. Adjacent special-education provider in the same NYC market; overlapping operational complexity but different student population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/WinstonPrepNYCT
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/winston-prep-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/winstonpreparatoryschool

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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