Somerset Hills Learning Institute is preparing children for more promising lives.
With our reliance on education and treatment approaches derived from the science of applied behavior analysis, some of our students will graduate to traditional education settings.
Others will graduate into the workforce and independent living. None will be relegated to a bleak and inhumane future.
Somerset Hills Learning Institute employs the curriculum proven to teach children the functional skills they need to succeed at home, at play, at school and in the workforce.
The Institute delivers a unique blend of science and compassion to meet the needs of each of its students.
At Somerset Hills Learning Institute, children with autism are doing what was thought to be impossible just a short time ago.
Children once silent and "cold" are speaking with parents and asking for hugs and tickles.
Youngsters once thought "joyless" can now be seen skateboarding, taking ballet classes, riding rollercoasters—the same things typically-developing children enjoy.
They master academic skills, do chores and participate fully in family activities.
They learn to behave appropriately at religious services, in restaurants, and on vacations.
Over time, our students acquire all the necessary skills to live and work as productive citizens in their communities.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Acceptance rate: 1%
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Somerset Hills Learning Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
1998
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
5 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
1%
National avg.: 81%
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Somerset Hills Learning Institute?
The acceptance rate of Somerset Hills Learning Institute is 1%, which is lower than the national average of 77%. Somerset Hills Learning Institute's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New Jersey with low acceptance rates.
What is Somerset Hills Learning Institute's ranking?
Somerset Hills Learning Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Somerset Hills Learning Institute?
The application deadline for Somerset Hills Learning Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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