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Benway School

Benway School is a therapeutically-based state-approved program, grades 1 through 12 (Adult Transitions ages 18-21), for students with emotional, social, cognitive, and learning difficulties (SLD, BD, MD, CI, OHI, TBI). The curriculum is aligned with the New Jersey State Standards, and our highly-concentrated technology programs cater to the three modalities of learning: Visual, Kinesthetic, and Auditory, ensuring a high rate of student success.

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Top Rankings

Benway School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Emotional Regulation Impairments, School Anxiety, Mild to Moderate Learning Differences,
Year Founded
1979
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Benway School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
6 students
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
900
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
20
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is provided by your home district after approval by your Child Study Team.
Summer Program Cost Notes
After approval of an ESY program your home district will fund the summer program.
Admissions Director
Danielle Bourne

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Community Service Projects, Weight Training

Arts and Music Programs:
3-D Printing, Art, Coding Club, Digital Media, Laser Cutting, MakerSpace, Music, Photography, Woodshop

School Notes

  • 21st Century Careers (2017 NAPSEC Award for Innovation and Leadership)
  • Transitions Program
  • Learners with Autism Program
  • Community Based Instruction
  • Art Programs
  • Music Programs
  • Individualized Learning
  • Small class size
  • Weekly therapy sessions
  • Chromebooks
  • Z-Space (3-D Augmented Reality Learning)
  • Promethean Boards
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Benway School offer?
Benway School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Softball and Weightlifting.
What is Benway School's ranking?
Benway School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Benway School?
The application deadline for Benway School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Passaic County, NJ is $8,063 for elementary schools and $11,706 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Passaic County, NJ is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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