The Archway School (2025-26 Profile)

280 Jackson Rd
Atco, NJ 08004

The mission of The Archway Schools is to identify the unique strengths and needs of our students, and to provide assistance, guidance, educational opportunities, ineragency invilvement, and advocacy to students, parents, teachers and other school personnel to assure a team approch in addressing individual student needs within a least restrictive learning environment.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 193 students
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Inquire with school

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

AutismAspergersMRMHCommunicationCognitiveBehavioral

Year Founded

1965

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

193 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

62%

State avg.: 40%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

8 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

appropriate dress for learning is required

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

100% of tuition costs paid by sending public school district

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 81%

Admissions Director

Doug Otto

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

Softball

School Notes

School Motto: Embracing Differences, Improving Lives.

Prospective Archway students are referred by New Jersey public school district Child Study Team members, or by New Jersey State agencies. All students enter The Archway schools with a detailed IEP (Individual Education Plan) jointly developed by Archway and the sending school district.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- George Richards, CEO and CFO of Archway Programs -
- Shawn Gibson, COO -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of The Archway School?

The acceptance rate of The Archway School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 77%.

Who are famous alumni from The Archway School?

The Archway School famous alumni include: George Richards, CEO and CFO of Archway Programs and Shawn Gibson, COO.

What sports does The Archway School offer?

The Archway School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Softball.

When is the application deadline for The Archway School?

The application deadline for The Archway School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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