Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Delaware Valley School For Exceptional Children
About the School
- Delaware Valley School for Exceptional Children is a small, private, non-profit organization which has been in existence for 34 years and whose primary function is to accommodate the educational, emotional and social needs of its students.
- Our enrollment consists of 25 classified adolescents with 13 full-time staff members.
- Teachers hold the appropriate special education certification and ancillary staff have accrued numerous years of experience in working with our clientele.
- Our philosophy is predicated upon “Reality Therapy” in which students are held solely accountable for their actions.
- In addition to a well-devised behavioral modification program, several supplementary strategies have been implemented to encourage a positive work ethic and appropriate demeanor.
- Academically, our program offers the following beneficial factors: small group instruction; student-staff ratio of 2:1; positive reinforcement; modeling of learning strategies; short term organizational assistance; alternative teaching strategies; frequent encouragement; individual counseling; conflict resolution; peer mediation and structured environment.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Delaware Valley School For Exceptional Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Delaware Valley School For Exceptional Children?
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When is the application deadline for Delaware Valley School For Exceptional Children?
The application deadline for Delaware Valley School For Exceptional Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Delaware Valley School For Exceptional Children located?
Delaware Valley School For Exceptional Children is located in the White Horse neighborhood of Trenton, NJ. There are 1 other private schools located in White Horse.
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School Reviews
5 2/14/2013
Best School for kids with adhd I learned a lot from the teachers there even how to control my anger thank you to al the teachers that were there in when I was there 1996 to 1999
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