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.
Quick Stats (2021)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Students: 79 students
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Benway School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
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
38%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
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
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Harry Carline
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
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
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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