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Kohler Academy

1137 Globe Ave
Mountainside, NJ 07092

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Tel: (908) 518-0021

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The Kohler Academy provides a comprehensive full day program for students with multiple disabilities between the ages of 3 to 21 years.

Our school is open all year, with a 10 month school year and a 7 week ESY, extended school year summer program.

Our interdisciplinary team consists of Teachers of Students with Disabilities, Speech, Occupational and Phyiscal therapists, a certified BCBA, instructional paraprofessionals, full timing nursing, and a social worker.

Collaboratively, we create an individualized educational plan that meets each students unique abilities.

As an Arc of Union County School, we share our building with The Arc Family Services.

This provides our students an opportunity to access aftercare, school break camps, as well as camps throughout the summer.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 35 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Other special emphasis association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1957

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Student Body

Total Students

35 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

60%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

The Kohler Academy provides a comprehensive full day program for students with multiple disabilities between the ages of 3 to 21 years. Our school is open all year, with a 10-month school year and a 7-week ESY, extended school year summer program. Our interdisciplinary team consists of Teachers of Students with Disabilities, Speech, Occupational and Physical therapists, a certified BCBA, instructional paraprofessionals, full timing nursing, and a social worker. Collaboratively, we create an individualized educational plan that meets each students` unique abilities. As an Arc of Union County School, we share our building with The Arc Family Services. This provides our students an opportunity to access aftercare, school break camps, as well as camps throughout the summer.

Source: Verified school update

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Does Kohler Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, Kohler Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

When is the application deadline for Kohler Academy?

The application deadline for Kohler Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 35 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Union County, NJ is $18,703 for elementary schools and $22,404 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Union County, NJ is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).