Sawtelle Learning Center in Montclair, NJ serves 47 students in grades 2 through 12 within a nonsectarian special education program in a suburban community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 11 teachers supporting individualized learning environments.
Founded in 1992, Sawtelle Learning Center has consistently provided specialized educational services for over two decades.
The student body is 94.55% students of color, ranking the school in the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for diversity.
Located near other private schools in Montclair and West Orange, Sawtelle Learning Center offers a unique suburban special education option for families in the area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Sawtelle Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sawtelle Learning Center?
The application deadline for Sawtelle Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Sawtelle Learning Center is Mount Carmel Guild Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Playhouse Coop School (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mount Carmel Guild Academy ![Mount Carmel Guild Academy Photo]( "Mount Carmel Guild Academy Photo")
Special Education School
100 Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(197) 332-5440
West Orange, NJ 07052
(197) 332-5440
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students
427 Bloomfield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Playhouse Coop School
Daycare / Preschool
88 Franklin Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 736-9451
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 736-9451
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception High School
(Catholic)
33 Cottage Place
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-7445
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-7445
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mount Carmel Guild Academy ![Mount Carmel Guild Academy Photo]( "Mount Carmel Guild Academy Photo")
Special Education School
100 Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(197) 332-5440
West Orange, NJ 07052
(197) 332-5440
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students
427 Bloomfield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception High School
(Catholic)
33 Cottage Place
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-7445
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-7445
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Seton Hall Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
120 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 325-6626
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 325-6626
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mount Carmel Guild Academy ![Mount Carmel Guild Academy Photo]( "Mount Carmel Guild Academy Photo")
Special Education School
100 Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(197) 332-5440
West Orange, NJ 07052
(197) 332-5440
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students
427 Bloomfield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of The Lake School ![Our Lady Of The Lake School Photo]( "Our Lady Of The Lake School Photo")
(Catholic)
26 Lakeside Avenue
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 239-1160
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 239-1160
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Playhouse Coop School
Daycare / Preschool
88 Franklin Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 736-9451
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 736-9451
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Nursery School At Christ Church
Daycare / Preschool
74 Park Avenue
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 743-7582
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 743-7582
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Education Station Day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
156 Washington Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 743-7003
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 743-7003
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-K | 136 students Sports: 1
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sunnymead Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Sunnymead Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
9367.6 miles
Gr: K-4 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Alexander Batcho Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 North 13th Avenue
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-8521
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-8521
9367.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Newark Avenue
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-8548
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-8548
9367.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Manville High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Brooks Boulevard
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-6806
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-6806
9368 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Roosevelt School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 Brooks Boulevard
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-6809
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-6809
9368.1 miles
Gr: 3-4 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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