East Mountain School, established in 1980 offers a co-educational program for seventh - twelfth grade classified special education students.
The school provides quality special education and therapeutic services for adolscents affected by behavioral and psychiatric disorders.
The school offers a safe, challenging and enriching environment that is responsive to the needs of individual students. The students benefit from an intense and stuctured environment that incorporates therapy and behavior modification integral to the program. Students can be placed into one of four programs each designed to meet the academic and affective needs for both day and residential students; Academic Focus, Behavioral/Affective Needs, Small Group Instructional and Intensive/Supportive Therapeutic Groupings.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Behavioral Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Aspergers/PDD
Year Founded
1981
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
97 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
8 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- - Instruction consistent with World class &NJ Curriculum Standards, modifed per individualized education plans (IEP's) - Self-Conained and Departmentalized settings available - 21st Century Science /Mathematics Lab w Streaming media for technology-based instruction - Financial Literacy, and Business Mathematics - Challenger Science Program with streaming media instruction - Life Skills and Transition Programs - Special Subjects; Art, Computers, Instrumental Music, Law, Spanish, Technology / Robotics and Sports Fundamentals. - Counseling Sevices; Clincial/School Social Workers with individualized counselling - Counseling designed to address self esteem, relationship, and self-control issues - Guidance Counselor, SAC Counselor on staff - Equine Therapy Program (residential students)
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for East Mountain School?
The application deadline for East Mountain School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Related Schools
Show me:
People that viewed East Mountain School also viewed these schools: The Pingry School, Rutgers Preparatory School, Immaculata High School, The Midland School and Mount Saint Mary Academy.
The nearest high school to East Mountain School is Oak Crest Day Camp (5.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Waldorf School of Princeton (3.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Learning Experience (2.4 miles away)
Show me:
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
131 Martinsville Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 647-6419
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 647-6419
13.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,129 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1345 Easton Ave
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 545-5600
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 545-5600
9.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 640 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
240 Mountain Ave
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-0200
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-0200
10.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition listed
The Midland School
Special Education School
94 Readington Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-8222
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-8222
13 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 92 students Avg. class size: 7 students Acceptance rate listed
Mount Saint Mary Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
1645 US Highway 22 W
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 757-0108
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 757-0108
18.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 53 Tuition listed
School Reviews
Endorse East Mountain School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
How Global Economic Trends Shape Private School Affordability
Explore how global economic trends influence private school affordability and enrollment in 2026, with insights for families and educators.
Parent Engagement in Private Schools in 2026
Explore how parent engagement in private schools builds strong communities, support networks, and student success in 2026.
So Many Choices: Navigating Private School Selection in 2026
A 2026 parent guide to choosing the right private school, with updated admissions timelines, tuition trends, affordability strategies, and expert insights.
