For the 2025 school year, there are 143 special education private schools serving 9,671 students in New Jersey.
The top ranked special education private schools in New Jersey include Bancroft School Mount Laurel, New Alliance Academy The, and Benway School.
The average tuition cost is $38,231, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,887.
Top Ranked New Jersey Special Education Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Benway School![Benway School Photo - 3-D Printing is part of our award winning 21st Century Careers Program.]( "Benway School Photo - 3-D Printing is part of our award winning 21st Century Careers Program.")
Special Education School
620 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3837
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3837
Grades: 1-12
| 71 students
45 Highland Ave
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 884-2030
Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 884-2030
Grades: K-12
| 88 students
The Center School
Special Education School
2 Riverview Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873
(908) 253-3870
Somerset, NJ 08873
(908) 253-3870
Grades: K-12
| 101 students
10-12 Commerce Drive
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 543-0220
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 543-0220
Grades: 5-12
| 130 students
1st Cerebral Palsy Of Nj
Special Education School
7 Sanford Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-0200
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-0200
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
Bancroft School At Voormees Pediatric Facility
Special Education School
1304 Laurel Oak Rd
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 566-0636
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 566-0636
Grades: PK
| 68 students
Bancroft School Mount Laurel
Special Education School
201 S Kings Hwy
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 524-7224
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 524-7224
Grades: Inquire with school
| 260 students
Bonnie Brae School
All-boys | Special Education School
3415 Valley Rd
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
(908) 542-2729
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
(908) 542-2729
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
The Craig School![The Craig School Photo]( "The Craig School Photo")
Special Education School
10 Tower Hill Road
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-1234
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 334-1234
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Ctc
Special Education School
321 Prospect St
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 612-5677
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 612-5677
Grades: 2-12
| 81 students
Ctc Academy - Fair Lawn![Ctc Academy - Fair Lawn Photo]( "Ctc Academy - Fair Lawn Photo")
Special Education School
29-01 Berkshire Rd
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 797-7440
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 797-7440
Grades: PK-2
| 51 students
The CTC Academy, Inc. - Oakland Campus![The CTC Academy, Inc. - Oakland Campus Photo]( "The CTC Academy, Inc. - Oakland Campus Photo")
Special Education School
125 Bauer Drive
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 612-5677
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 612-5677
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
The Education Academy
Special Education School
505 Us Highway 9
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 693-3322
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 693-3322
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
The Gramon Family of Schools![The Gramon Family of Schools Photo - Our students grow in their understanding of academics, social skills, and the world around them. Developing a passion for learning is our common goal.]( "The Gramon Family of Schools Photo - Our students grow in their understanding of academics, social skills, and the world around them. Developing a passion for learning is our common goal.")
Special Education School
24-28 Dwight Place
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 882-8822
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 882-8822
Grades: PK-12
| 228 students
The Gramon School![The Gramon School Photo - In our Culinary Arts program students learn about table service, dining room protocol and business operation for an overall introduction to the culinary arts and food services industry. The pre-vocational curriculum teaches the skills necessary for employment—generalizing learned skills to pre-vocational and functional tasks. Individualization is crucial, as students have a wide range of skill levels.]( "The Gramon School Photo - In our Culinary Arts program students learn about table service, dining room protocol and business operation for an overall introduction to the culinary arts and food services industry. The pre-vocational curriculum teaches the skills necessary for employment—generalizing learned skills to pre-vocational and functional tasks. Individualization is crucial, as students have a wide range of skill levels.")
Special Education School
24 Dwight Place
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 808-9555
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 808-9555
Grades: 10-12
| 53 students
14 Hope St
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 447-1696
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 447-1696
Grades: 8-12
| 47 students
The Jardine Academy
Special Education School
373 Clermont Terrace
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 354-5800
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 354-5800
Grades: NS
| 62 students
800 North Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 566-6000
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 566-6000
Grades: 1-8
| 21 students
Lehmann School & Technical Education Center
Special Education School
1100 Airport Rd
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-7200
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-7200
Grades: PK-11
| 20 students
Matheny School
Special Education School
65 Highland Avenue
Peapack, NJ 07977
(908) 234-0011
Peapack, NJ 07977
(908) 234-0011
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
New Alliance Academy The
Special Education School
49 E Midland Ave Ste 2
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 225-0046
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 225-0046
Grades: 8-12
| 33 students
Njedda Elementary School![Njedda Elementary School Photo - Passaic County Elks Cerebral Palsy High School]( "Njedda Elementary School Photo - Passaic County Elks Cerebral Palsy High School")
Special Education School
1481 Main Street
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-2600
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-2600
Grades: Inquire with school
| 76 students
The Rugby School![The Rugby School Photo - 35 Years serving the Special Needs Community]( "The Rugby School Photo - 35 Years serving the Special Needs Community")
Special Education School
1604 Woodfield Rd
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 681-6900
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 681-6900
Grades: 2-12
| 116 students
St. Josephs School For The Blind
Special Education School
761 Summit Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 876-5432
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 876-5432
Grades: PK-1
| 73 students
School For Children With Hidden Intelligence
Special Education School
Lakewood
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 866-0900
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 866-0900
Grades: PK-12
| 260 students
Sinai High School At Tabc
All-boys | Special Education School (Jewish)
1485 Teaneck Rd suite 304
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 862-0032
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 862-0032
Grades: Inquire with school
| 22 students
Somerset Hills Learning Institute
Special Education School
1810 Burnt Mills Rd
Bedminster, NJ 07921
(908) 719-6400
Bedminster, NJ 07921
(908) 719-6400
Grades: 1-12
| 22 students
Yale School- Central
Special Education School
200 Mansfield Rd E
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-2037
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-2037
Grades: K-6
| 11 students
Academy360 Upper School
Special Education School
6 Regent St
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 509-3050
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 509-3050
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
125 Ridgedale Ave
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
(973) 267-8060
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
(973) 267-8060
Grades: PK-12
| 53 students
Alpha School
Special Education School
2210 W County Line Rd
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 370-1150
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 370-1150
Grades: 3-12
| 44 students
Alpine Learning Group
Special Education School
777 Paramus Rd
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 612-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 612-7800
Grades: 1-12
| 32 students
The Arc Of Essex County's Stepping Stones School
Special Education School
19 Harrison Avenue
Roseland, NJ 07068
(862) 210-8781
Roseland, NJ 07068
(862) 210-8781
Grades: PK-3
| 34 students
Archbishop Damiano School
Special Education School
1145 Delsea Dr
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 848-4700
Westville, NJ 08093
(856) 848-4700
Grades: Inquire with school
| 153 students
The Archway School
Special Education School
280 Jackson Rd
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 906-4184
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 906-4184
Grades: Inquire with school
| 193 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private schools in New Jersey?
The top ranked special education private schools in New Jersey include Bancroft School Mount Laurel, New Alliance Academy The, and Benway School.
How many special education private schools are located in New Jersey?
143 special education private schools are located in New Jersey.
How much do special education private schools cost in New Jersey?
The average tuition cost is $38,231, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $18,887.
How diverse are special education private schools in New Jersey?
New Jersey special education private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 39%.
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