Eden, a New Jersey-based nonprofit organization, was founded in 1975 with a mission to improve the lives of children and adults with autism and their families.
Parents and professionals alike joined together to develop a family oriented, multifaceted program with a well-trained and dedicated faculty.
Inherent in Eden's founding was the commitment to provide a cost-effective, community-based alternative to institutionalization and to offer programming that would meet the changing needs of children and adults with autism.
The mission of the Eden Family of Services is to improve the lives of children and adults with autism and their families by providing a range of community-based services to meet specific needs throughout the lifespan.
Eden's services include early intervention, individualized education, group residences and employment opportunities, as well as a comprehensive outreach component that offers expertise and assistance to parents and professionals in the greater autism community.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Average class size: 3 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
1975
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
76 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
State avg.: 39%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
3 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Eden, a New Jersey-based nonprofit organization, was founded in 1975 with a mission to improve the lives of children and adults with autism and their families. Parents and professionals alike joined together to develop a family oriented, multifaceted program with a well-trained and dedicated faculty. Inherent in Eden's founding was the commitment to provide a cost-effective, community-based alternative to institutionalization and to offer programming that would meet the changing needs of children and adults with autism. The mission of the Eden Family of Services is to improve the lives of children and adults with autism and their families by providing a range of community-based services to meet specific needs throughout the lifespan. Eden's services include early intervention, individualized education, group residences and employment opportunities, as well as a comprehensive outreach component that offers expertise and assistance to parents and professionals in the greater autism community.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Eden School?
The application deadline for Eden School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 1/1/2020
Amazing! Best option for a child with autism.
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