Archbishop Damiano School

Archbishop Damiano School is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education as a private special education day school serving students with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities ages three through twenty-one.
Services are provided at no cost to families.  ADS provides a nurturing, age-appropriate and positive learning atmosphere that focuses on helping each student reach their fullest potential.
This is accomplished with certified and highly quailified special education teachers, licensed therapists, skilled paraprofessionals and registered nurses.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1965
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
153 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Archbishop Damiano School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is paid by the sending school district.
Admissions Director
Kathleen T .Flynn
Admissions Associate
Greg Zink

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
4-H

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Special Olympics

School Notes

  • Archbishop Damiano School serves students with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities. Students are referred through their sending school districts
Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for Archbishop Damiano School?
The application deadline for Archbishop Damiano School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in New Jersey is $15,353 for elementary schools and $20,206 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New Jersey is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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