Somerset Hills School is a private Residential Treatment Center. The education program is approved by the NJ Department of Education and has a day student component.
Related services are provided which include: individual psychotherapy, and speech/occupational therapy.
Reading specialist services are available and several teachers are trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-11
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia
Year Founded
1971
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
9 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Ms. Stacey Alexander
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
School Notes
- LDT-C case manager for education program
- LCSW - case manager for residentail component
- Multisensory Orton-Gillingham approach to reading when necessary
- Interscholastic sports
- Extended school year for residential program
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Somerset Hills School offer?
Somerset Hills School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Somerset Hills School?
The application deadline for Somerset Hills School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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