Who We Serve

Green Chimneys School is designed for students who have been unsuccessful in a traditional education program and can benefit from a smaller, therapeutically supportive setting.

We serve over 80 school districts across New York State and parts of Connecticut, with a majority coming from Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess Counties. Students are typically enrolled for two or more years for therapeutic and educational services, and many return to their home school district.

Students Considered for Our Program

Boys and girls in grades 2-12 who are struggling with a variety of social, emotional and behavioral challenges related to:

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Impulse Control Disorder
  • Mood Disorder
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Reactive Attachment Disorder
  • School Phobia and Refusal

Our students typically fall under the following New York State Education Classifications:

  • Learning Disability
  • Multiple Disability
  • Autism
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Other Health Impairment

Admission to the therapeutic elementary and middle schools is based on referrals from sending school districts and the individual needs of the student. Student enrollment is covered by the home school district, although parents may choose to pay privately for their child’s tuition. Learn about our referral and application process