Since 1926, The Gow School has been a leader in educating students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and other language-based learning differences.
Gow is a co-ed, college-preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 5-12 with a one-year postgraduate program.
Located near Buffalo, New York, Gow's 125-acre wooded campus features 4 student dormitories, 6 state-of-the-art academic centers, and ample space for activities and athletic pursuits.
Graduates celebrate a 100% college acceptance rate and depart from Gow with lifelong skills, strategies, and confidence.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 5-12, PG
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $83,900
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $62,900
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1926
1907
Campus Size
125 acres
130 acres
Student Body
% Students of Color
20%
27%
% International Students
5%
21%
% Students Boarding
83%
67%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Less than once a month
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
6
18
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
65%
73%
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$24 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$83,900
$68,856
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$62,900
$38,000
% Students on Financial Aid
50%
39%
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Admissions
Director of Admissions
Jennifer Theel
Associate Director of Admissions
Kristine Mirsky
School Notes
- In 1926, The Gow School became the first school for students with dyslexia and similar language-based learning differences. Today, many Gow students have secondary diagnoses including ADHD, auditory processing disorder (APD), language processing disorder, and/or generalized anxiety disorder. Gow students find success through the school's proprietary language remediation curriculum, Reconstructive Language (RL).Developed by Peter Gow with input from neurologist Samuel Orton, Reconstructive Language (RL) is an enhanced, multi-sensory curriculum that builds students' confidence and helps them 0master essential language skills. Personalized strategies support students at their own pace to improve their skills in phonics, spelling, vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension. Every Gow teacher is trained in the Reconstructive Language, so they can provide language remediation across all of Gow's academic subjects.The Gow School is accredited by the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC) and New York State Association of Independent School (NYSAIS).At The Gow School, students learn everything differently, including how to live with their peers, manage their own time and spaces, and build healthy habits. In our dormitories, dorm parents provide personalized attention and serve as mentors to residents. Our residence life curriculum fosters a sense of belonging and accountability in every student.Our campus includes four student residences (2025-26 school year) with dorm parents under the same roof. Eight out of ten Gow students are full-time boarding students who focus their time outside of classes on developing their executive functioning skills, time management strategies, attention to personal hygiene, healthy living habits, and positive peer-to-peer relationships. Access to cell phones and internet-based devices is limited across campus to encourage students to build social relationships and strengthen communication skills. Gow's holistic, LD-informed boarding school approach incorporates academics, athletics, social life, and personal wellbeing.
- The Gow School accreditations: TABS, IMSLEC, NYSAIS
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Gow School cost?
The Gow School's tuition is approximately $83,900 for boarding students and $62,900 for day students.
When is the application deadline for The Gow School?
The application deadline for The Gow School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Boarding Schools
The nearest boarding school to The Gow School is Buffalo Seminary (21.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
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(905) 684-1889
St.Catharines, Canada L2R7C3
(905) 684-1889
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Hamilton, Canada L8S 4P3
(905) 572-7883
Hamilton, Canada L8S 4P3
(905) 572-7883
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10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Canada m4w 1n4
(416) 920-9741
Toronto, Canada m4w 1n4
(416) 920-9741
77.9 miles
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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B1M9
(905) 270-7788
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5B1M9
(905) 270-7788
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