SEARCH Day Program embraces the vision that through collaborative partnerships, nurturing of students' abilities, and specialized creative programming, individuals with autism will experience a life enriched with personal fulfillment and positive integration within society.
SEARCH Day Program is a private, non-profit agency for individuals with autism ages 3 through the lifespan.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Search Day Program Inc. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
Campus Size
15
Student Body
Total Students
130 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Search Day Program Inc.?
The application deadline for Search Day Program Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 6/28/2020
Hands down best school for kids with Autism. The staff treat each and every child as their own. My own child has been going there for 3 years now. The progress and change I have seen in her is amazing. Truly an amazing school!
5 7/24/2015
This school is well suited for children on the autism spectrum. The teachers and staff have been very knowledgeable in getting my child to continuously succeed in such a short amount of time. I am very pleased with their program and look forward so much more.
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