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 (2026)
- 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
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
AutismAspergersMRMHCommunicationCognitiveBehavioral
Year Founded
1965
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
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.: 11:1
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.: 82%
Admissions Director
Doug Otto
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
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
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 78%.
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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910 Route 73 S
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(856) 810-1010
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 810-1010
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(856) 751-1510
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Rank:
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(856) 455-2267
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(856) 455-2267
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(856) 455-2267
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