While each student has a unique learning profile, our students have average to above-average intellectual abilities and have been diagnosed with language-based learning disabilities. All of our students require a small, specialized learning environment to meet their true potential. Some other possible characteristics of our students:

• Deficits in one or more academic areas (reading, writing, math)
• Language disorders (expressive, receptive and/or pragmatic language)
• Attention and executive function struggles
• A small number of our students have been diagnosed with non-verbal learning disabilities. Our program does not have the necessary level of support and services required for students diagnosed with autism, cognitive impairments, or emotional and behavioral disabilities.

See the Learning Disabilities at MMFS page for more information.

Though most families apply in the fall and early winter, we follow a rolling admissions policy and accept applications throughout the academic year for all three divisions for September enrollment.

Our graduates are admitted to and attend competitive colleges. MMFS offers an academically rigorous college preparatory program. The goal of our college guidance program is to educate and counsel students and families to make choices that reflect the interests, abilities, and needs of each student.

See a list of colleges our students are attending or have attended here.

Families come from all five boroughs, with the majority coming from Brooklyn and Manhattan. We also have students who live in New Jersey and Long Island.

Yes. Our lower and middle schools have after school programs Monday through Friday for an additional fee. Snack, recess, homework help, and enrichment classes are all part of the program. Please visit our Afterschool Program page for more detailed information.