Stephen Gaynor School

What Stephen Gaynor School does

Stephen Gaynor School is an independent, nonprofit private K-8 school founded in 1962 by Dr. Miriam Michael and Yvette Siegel-Herzog on Manhattan's Upper West Side, specializing in individualized education for bright students with learning differences including dyslexia, language-based learning disabilities, and ADHD. The school operates across a two-building campus totaling approximately 100,000 square feet, enrolling approximately 400 students from age 3.6 (Pre-K) through 8th grade, and is staffed by 51-100 employees, 100% of whom hold a Master's degree, supporting a 3:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

The school's core technology is a curated, evidence-based instructional methodology built around the Orton-Gillingham approach, which is officially accredited by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators — a distinction held by only two schools in the New York metropolitan area. Curriculum layers Singapore Math, Stern Structural Arithmetic, and The Hochman Writing Program onto the Orton-Gillingham reading foundation, delivered through a Co-Lead Teacher Model (two full-time teachers per classroom) with in-house specialists (Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Reading and Math Specialists, and School Psychologists) embedded directly within the school day. The institution also offers Summer Camp, After-School, Athletics, and Arts programs, and operates parent and student portals via Veracross and ClassLink respectively.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition from enrolled families, with supplementary income from summer and after-school programs, facility rentals, and donations channeled through an Annual Fund, Endowment, and the annual Gaynor Gala. Financial assistance is available on a need-based basis, though exact tuition amounts are not publicly disclosed. The school markets primarily through its digital presence (website, blog, Gaynor Gazette newsletter, Gator Gab Podcast, social channels), community events (Breakfast My Way cultural celebrations, LD Advocacy Fair, Day of Service), and parent referrals within the NYC learning-differences community. Dr. Scott Gaynor, grandson of co-founder Dr. Miriam Michael, serves as Head of School, and the institution is governed by an independent Board of Trustees with no parent company or external equity ownership.

Name

Stephen Gaynor School

Legal name

Stephen Gaynor School

Website

https://stephengaynor.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stephen Gaynor School is a nonprofit private K-8 school in Manhattan serving approximately 400 students with learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD, and language-based disabilities through individualized, Orton-Gillingham-accredited, multi-sensory instruction with a 3:1 student-faculty ratio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Learning differences support
• Private K-8 education
• Individualized instruction
• Orton-Gillingham literacy

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Stephen Gaynor School is a private, tuition-charging school for students with learning differences. Tuition is the primary revenue stream. The school also generates revenue through a summer camp program, after-school programs, and facility rentals. Financial assistance is available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Stephen Gaynor School is a private K-8 school that provides individualized, evidence-based education for approximately 400 students with learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD, and language-based learning disabilities. Instruction is delivered through the Orton-Gillingham approach, Singapore Math, Stern Structural Arithmetic, and the Hochman Writing Program, with two full-time co-lead teachers per classroom and embedded in-house specialists (Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Reading and Math Specialists, School Psychologists).

Product overview

Stephen Gaynor School is a K-8 educational institution founded in 1962 that provides individualized, evidence-based education for students with learning differences. The school operates as a unified educational platform with four developmental divisions (Primary, Lower, Intermediate, and Upper) serving students from Pre-K through age 14. Core programs include the Orton-Gillingham Instructional Program (accredited by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators) and specialist services in speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, reading, and math. The portfolio also includes co-curricular programs in athletics, arts, summer camp, and after-school activities. The school enrolls approximately 400 students across a two-building campus totaling about 100,000 square feet on Manhattan's Upper West Side.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Division

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of teachers hold a Master's degree
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 October 2025Stephen Gaynor School partners with NCLD to host advocacy events, including an LD Advocacy Fair in October 2025 for Learning Differences Awareness Month. Head of School Dr. Scott Gaynor serves as a board member of NCLD. The partnership focuses on promoting awareness of learning differences, supporting neurodiverse learners, and advocating for policy change at federal and state levels.
• Ballet HispánicominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2025Neighbors at Ballet Hispánico performed for Gaynor students during Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, providing cultural enrichment and artistic programming for students.
• New Victory TheaterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2025Teaching Artists from New Victory Theater worked with Silver Cluster students on storytelling and theater skills, integrating performing arts into the curriculum.
• McNally Jackson BooksminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2024Annual Book Fair partnership with McNally Jackson Books, a local NYC bookstore. The bookstore provides a diverse collection of titles for the school book fair, and the school partners with them for author visits and book recommendations.
• God's Love We DelivercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2024Gaynor's third-year partnership with God's Love We Deliver for the annual Day of Service. In 2024, Gaynor volunteers packed 5,800 shampoos and conditioners into care packages for delivery with Thanksgiving meals. The partnership provides community service opportunities for students and families.
• Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and EducatorscoreOthersGaynor's Orton-Gillingham program holds official accreditation from this Academy. Gaynor is an Organizational Member and member of the Academy's Council of Accredited Programs, one of only two schools in the New York metropolitan area to be so certified.
• Independent School Diversity NetworkminorOthersStephen Gaynor School is a member of the Independent School Diversity Network, supporting the school's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and strategic plan.
• NYSAIS (New York State Association of Independent Schools)coreOthersGaynor holds accreditation from NYSAIS, approved by the NYSAIS Board of Trustees. This accreditation validates the school's educational programs and institutional standards.
• VeracrosscoreTechnology or IntegrationVeracross provides the school's parent portal and online giving platform, enabling families to access school information, grades, and make donations online.
• ClassLinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationClassLink provides the school's student portal (launchpad.classlink.com/stephengaynor), enabling students to access digital learning resources and tools.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Eagle Hill School: Connecticut private K-9 school for students with language-based learning disabilities and ADHD. Similar individualized, multi-sensory methodology at a comparable institutional scale, serving as a regional comparison point outside NYC.
• The Lab School of Washington: DC-based private K-12 school for students with learning differences including dyslexia and ADHD, founded by Sally Smith. Comparable mission at broader geographic scale; often cited as a national benchmark in LD education.
• Carroll School: Massachusetts private K-9 school serving students with language-based learning differences, particularly dyslexia. Comparable methodology (research-based, multi-sensory reading instruction) and longer historical track record at regional scale.
• Forman School: Connecticut private school for grades 9-12 and postgraduate year serving students with learning differences including dyslexia and ADHD. Complementary grade tier (high school) — a natural transition or comparison partner for Gaynor's Upper Division.

Direct peers

• The Windward School: Private school with campuses in Manhattan and Hastings-on-Hudson serving students with language-based learning differences through a research-informed Orton-Gillingham curriculum. Direct competitor for NYC families and adjacent methodology peer.
• Parkside School: NYC private K-5 school on the Upper East Side serving students with language-based learning disabilities. Comparable methodology and tuition model at the elementary tier; smaller and younger, but serves the same parental demographic.
• Aaron School: NYC private K-12 school with multiple campuses serving students with learning differences including dyslexia and ADHD. Overlapping mission and methodology; broader grade range (K-12) makes it a partial extension peer.
• The Gateway School: NYC private K-8 school serving bright students with language-based learning disabilities and ADHD on the Upper West Side. Closest direct peer: similar mission, similar Orton-Gillingham foundation, similar tuition model, overlapping catchment.
• Churchill School: NYC private K-8 school in Manhattan dedicated to students with language-based learning disabilities. Comparable in scale, methodology, and tuition profile, making it the most head-to-head competitive peer in the same neighborhood.

Regional players

• The McCarton School: NYC private school serving children with developmental disabilities, including autism and communication challenges. Adjacent special-education niche; less direct overlap on dyslexia/LD but competes for the same parent audience seeking specialized NYC private education.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SGaynorSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/GaynorSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/stephengaynor

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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