What Aaron School does

Aaron School is a private K-12 special education institution founded in 2002 and headquartered in New York City, serving students with learning disabilities in reading, writing, and math, as well as attention, sensory, and social challenges. The school operates across two Manhattan campuses — the 45th Street building (grades K-7) and the 30th Street building (grades 8-12) — delivering an academically rigorous curriculum aligned with New York State Learning Standards through a multi-sensory, hands-on, research-based instructional approach. Its core product is the integrated K-12 special education program, supplemented by ancillary offerings including the THRIVE 13th-year post-secondary transition program, Camp Green Tree summer program, and an in-house Clinical Services department (speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, mental health, and social skills support). Class sizes are intentionally small (no more than 12 students in the high school), and the school claims a 100% 12th-grade graduation rate.

The business model is tuition-driven private education with a financial-assistance pathway administered through the admissions office; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is local and relationship-driven: prospective families are acquired via the school's website, blog, open-house events, and individual school tours, with parent testimonials and word-of-mouth as the dominant referral channel. The school is accredited by the Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association and operates as an independent private institution with no disclosed parent company, venture, or private equity ownership. Leadership includes Head of School Elizabeth Fay, Ed.D., with a director-level bench covering clinical services, transition/guidance, student life, and educational supervision across both campuses.

Name

Aaron School

Legal name

Aaron School

Website

https://aaronschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Aaron School is a private K-12 special education school in Manhattan serving students with learning, attention, sensory, and social disabilities through multi-sensory instruction, integrated clinical services, and a 13th-year transition program, with no disclosed parent or investor ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education K-12 Private School Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Specialized Instruction & Resource Support (Inclusion, Pull-Out, Co-Teaching) (EDAJAKAC)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Private K-12 school
• Learning disabilities support
• Therapeutic education programs
• Occupational therapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aaron School is a private K-12 special education school in Manhattan that provides integrated academic, enrichment, and therapeutic services to children in grades K-12 with learning disabilities in reading, writing, and math, as well as attention, sensory, and social challenges. The school operates across two campuses (45th Street for K-7 and 30th Street for grades 8-12), delivering an academically rigorous curriculum aligned with New York State Learning Standards through a multi-sensory, hands-on approach with small class sizes.

Product overview

Aaron School is a private K-12 special education school in NYC offering a single unified educational program for students with learning disabilities. The school operates across two Manhattan campuses: the 45th Street campus (K-7) and the 30th Street campus (8-12). The program is structured into Elementary School (K-7), Middle School, and High School levels, with specialized services including the THRIVE 13th-year transition program, Clinical Services (speech, OT, mental health), and Camp Green Tree summer program. All programs are aligned with New York State Learning Standards and deliver instruction through a multi-sensory, researched-based approach with small class sizes (no more than 12 students in high school).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• THRIVE: 13th year program that combines academic, social skills, and internship components to prepare students for life after high school
• Camp Green Tree
• Aaron School Falcons

Products and services

• K-12 Special Education Program Private K-12 special education school serving students in grades K-12 with reading, writing, math, attention, sensory, and social challenges. The school provides integrated academic, enrichment, and therapeutic services across elementary, middle, and high school levels at two Manhattan campuses.
• Elementary School Program (Grades K-7) Elementary and middle school program with small, skill-based reading, writing, and math groups. Students receive science, social studies, and language arts in homeroom classes with individualized support at the 45th Street campus.
• High School Program (Grades 8-12) Departmentalized model for grades 8-12 focusing on academic and social development with classes of no more than 12 students. High school students experience intense instruction with a collaborative team approach at the 30th Street campus.
• THRIVE Program (13th Year Program) Individualized post-secondary transition program combining academic, social skills, and internship components to prepare students for life after high school graduation.
• Camp Green Tree Summer Program Summer camp program offering academic enrichment and recreational activities for Aaron School students during summer break.
• Clinical Services Comprehensive clinical department offering social skills programs, executive functioning support, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and mental health services integrated into the school program.
• Senior Projects Capstone research and presentation program where seniors explore passion topics while developing skills in research, organization, presentation, and self-reflection with Advance Mentor guidance.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kildonan School: New York State private school for dyslexic students using the Orton-Gillingham approach. Comparable to Aaron in LD focus, individualized multisensory instruction, and emphasis on post-secondary preparation.
• Stephen Gaynor School: Manhattan independent school serving bright students with learning differences. Comparable to Aaron on NYC location, LD-focused admissions, individualized instruction, and grade range covering elementary through middle school.
• Churchill School and Center: Manhattan private school for students with language-based learning disabilities, serving grades K-12. Highly comparable to Aaron on geography, student profile (LD-focused), small class model, and integrated academic/clinical support.
• The Gow School: New York boarding/day school specifically for students with dyslexia and ADHD. Comparable in LD-only mission, small classes, integrated academic and therapeutic programming, and college-prep outcomes.
• The Lab School of Washington: Private school in Washington, D.C. serving students with learning disabilities including dyslexia and ADHD. Highly comparable in LD-specific mission, integrated arts/clinical support model, and college-prep outcomes focus.
• The Siena School: Private school with campuses in Maryland and Virginia serving students with language-based learning differences. Comparable to Aaron in LD specialization, small class sizes, and individualized multisensory instruction.
• The Lawrence School: Ohio-based private school serving students with learning differences and dyslexia. Comparable in mission (LD-focused K-12), use of research-based methodologies, and integration of academic and therapeutic services.
• The Windward School: NYC-area private school specifically serving students with language-based learning disabilities. Directly comparable to Aaron in target population (students with dyslexia and related LDs), use of research-based multisensory instruction, and small class sizes.
• Gateway School: NYC private school for students with learning disabilities. Directly comparable in student population, individualized academic approach, and integrated therapeutic services in a private K-8 setting.

Others

• Common Ground Collaborative (Learning Differences program models): Education collaborative focused on inclusive practice for neurodiverse learners. Indirect peer — represents the broader ecosystem of schools and programs developing specialized approaches for students with learning differences that Aaron competes against or partners with for best practices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/aaron-school
• Xx.com/AaronSchoolNYC
• Facebookfacebook.com/AaronSchool

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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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