Rock Brook School
Tel:
(908) 431-9500
Rock Brook School is a private, non-profit school for Communication Impaired and Multiply Disabled children, from age 3 through age 21.
Rock Brook School is approved by the New Jersey State Department of Education and received accreditation from The Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools (MSCES).
We currently have approximately 50 students from 25 different school districts in central New Jersey.
In most cases, the home school district will pay tuition, if placement is approved through the IEP process.
Our program runs from 8:40 3:00 Monday through Friday. The school year is from September through June, with a six-week Extended School Year Program available.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Students: 50 students
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Private Special Education Centers Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Language Learning Impairments, Multiple disabilities, Autistic spectrum |
| Year Founded | 1974 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | Tuition is determined by the New Jersey Department of Education annually. |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 50 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 25% State avg.: 29% |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 9 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is determined by the New Jersey Department of Education annually. |
| Admissions Director | Katie Hardgrove Principal |
School Notes
- Rock Brook School is a private, non-profit school for communication impaired and multiply disabled children, from age 3 through 21. The mission of the Rock Brook School is to work with each child, parent, contracting school district and agency on providing the highest quality of services so that each student will reach his/her full potential. Rock Brook School offers a full range of programs and services.
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School Reviews
| 5 Amazing staff: caring, dedicated, enthusiastic! - Posted by Parent - jhop |
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