The Shefa School is a specialized day school in Manhattan that serves students in grades K–8 who have language-based learning disabilities. These students typically have not experienced sufficient academic progress in traditional school environments. The school offers a structured and supportive setting designed to address these specific challenges while nurturing each student’s strengths.

Shefa provides a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum tailored to students with dyslexia and related learning differences. Instruction emphasizes language development, literacy, and self-advocacy, with individualized support integrated throughout the day. The school also offers robust programming in math, science, social studies, the arts, and Jewish studies, using multisensory and differentiated teaching methods that reflect current best practices in special education.

In addition to its academic programming, Shefa places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning. Students receive support to build confidence, self-awareness, and resilience, and the school fosters a culture of respect and inclusion. Faculty and staff receive ongoing professional development in areas related to language-based learning disabilities, ensuring a high level of expertise across the school environment.

Based in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Shefa serves families from across the New York City area. It draws students from a wide range of communities, offering a pluralistic approach within a Jewish educational framework. The school’s admissions process is specifically geared toward identifying children who require and will benefit from its specialized educational model.