Benway School
Tel:
(973)633-3837
- 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.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: 1-12
- Students: 79 students
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Benway School places among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Council for Exceptional Children National Association of Private Special Education Centers ASAH Private Special Education |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | SLD, BD, MD, CI, OHI, TBI |
| Year Founded | 1979 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 79 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 63% State avg.: 30% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 3:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 7 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Admissions Director | Harry Carline |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 2 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, SoftballBasketball, Softball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 17 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Chess Club, Community Service Projects, Cross Fit Training, Culinary Arts, Digital Media, Jewerly Making, Movie Club, Photography, Woodshop Club or Organization: 3-D Printing, Coding Club, Film Production, Laser Cutting, MakerSpace, Weight Training Arts and Music Programs: Art, Music |
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
- i-Pads
- Z-Space (3-D Augmented Reality Learning)
- SmartBoards
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