BLYTHEDALE SCHOOL

BLYTHEDALE SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the MOUNT PLEASANT-BLYTHEDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in VALHALLA, NY with about 124 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 21 teachers, BLYTHEDALE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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.

BLYTHEDALE SCHOOL is a specialized educational institution located on the campus of the Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, New York. As the only independent school district in the state dedicated exclusively to children with complex medical conditions, it serves patients receiving inpatient or outpatient care at the hospital. The school provides a highly personalized academic environment, working in close collaboration with the hospital’s multidisciplinary medical teams to ensure that students continue their education while managing significant health challenges.

The curriculum at BLYTHEDALE SCHOOL is designed to be flexible and comprehensive, catering to a wide range of grade levels and academic needs. Because many students are dealing with traumatic brain injuries, chronic illnesses, or complex physical disabilities, the school emphasizes small class sizes and individualized instruction. By integrating therapeutic support with traditional academic subjects, Blythedale ensures that students remain on track with their home school districts, aiming to minimize the disruption that hospitalization can cause to a child’s development and long-term educational success.

For more information, contact BLYTHEDALE SCHOOL at (914) 347-1800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.