EDENWALD SCHOOL

EDENWALD SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the MOUNT PLEASANT-COTTAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PLEASANTVILLE, NY with about 94 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, EDENWALD SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The EDENWALD SCHOOL, located in Pleasantville, New York, is a specialized educational institution operated by the Mount Pleasant-Blythedale Union Free School District. It serves students with complex emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges who require a highly structured and supportive environment that typical public school settings may not be able to provide. The school is known for its therapeutic approach, integrating intensive academic instruction with comprehensive clinical support to help students achieve both educational goals and personal stability.

The program at Edenwald is characterized by its small class sizes and a multidisciplinary team approach, which often includes psychologists, social workers, and specialized educators working in tandem. By emphasizing individualized education plans (IEPs) and a focus on social-emotional learning, the school aims to equip students with the coping mechanisms and academic skills necessary for them to eventually transition back to less restrictive settings or successfully move toward post-secondary life. Its affiliation with the broader Mount Pleasant-Blythedale campus allows for a unique intersection of academic rigor and clinical expertise tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact EDENWALD SCHOOL at (914) 769-0456 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.