Somerset Hills School (Closed 2024)

1275 Bound Brook Rd Ste 1
Middlesex, NJ 08846
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

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.: 40%
Students by Grade
Somerset Hills School Student 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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