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Welcome
Since 1926, The Gow School has rethought learning to rebuild confidence for children with dyslexia and language-based differences. It's not about where you start; it's about how we get you where you're meant to be.
Who We Serve
Gow specializes in teaching students in grades 5 through post-graduate with language-based learning differences. Whether living on campus or attending as a day student, Gow provides a vibrant, supportive environment where students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
Reconstructive Language
Gow's proven, multi-sensory program empowers students to read, write, and think with confidence.
99 Years of Gow
For 99 years, Gow has been a leader in educating students with language-based learning differences, blending tradition, innovation, and community.
Residential Life
Whether you're a day student or a boarder, every day is filled with connection, exploration, and growth.
A Better Tomorrow
From our Post-Graduate Program to personalized college advising, we equip students with the skills and confidence to pursue meaningful futures.
Intensive, Individualized Attention
Every student receives tailored guidance from highly trained teachers and specialists, ensuring that instruction meets their unique learning needs and strengths. Our expert faculty combines specialized training with robust teaching methods to support students’ individual learning journeys and promote long-term growth.
Fast Facts
At a Glance
4:1
student-to-faculty ratio
100%
College Acceptance Rate
1

In-house Orton-based remediation program
5
125

Acre campus in South Wales, NY
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Location
Where Adventure & Learning Intersect
At Gow, students live and learn in the heart of the Great Lakes region, where we blend academics with outdoor adventures, creative pursuits, and a close-knit community.
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- Chicago - 1.5 flight time
- Dallas - 3.0
- Atlanta - 2.5
- Denver - 3.5
- Los Angeles - 6
- JFK&LGA - 1
- Charlotte - 2
- Newark - 1.25
- Miami - 3.5
- Washington (DCA/IAD) - 1
- Boston - 1
- Philadelphia - 1
- Las Vegas - 5
- Orlando - 2.5
- Phoenix - 5
- Detroit - 1.25
- Ft. Lauderdale - 3
- Tampa - 2.5
- Baltimore - 1
- Ft. Myers - 2.5
- Minneapolis/St. Paul - 2
- Raleigh/Durham - 2
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- Erie - 1.5
- Toronto, ONT - 1.5
- Cleveland - 3
- Putney - 3
- Pittsburgh - 3
- Detroit - 4.5
- Albany - 4.5
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Erie, Pennsylvania
1 hour drive from Erie, Pennsylvania
Putney, Vermont
3 hour drive from Putney, Vermont.
Baltimore, Maryland
1 hour flight from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 hour and 20 minute flight from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania through the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
New York City
1 hour flights from John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), Laguardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Boston, Massachusetts
3 hour flight from Boston, Massachusetts through Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).