The Education Academy is a private school created to address the needs of elementary school children who have learning disabilities or are experiencing behavioral difficulties or behavioral disorders in public school classrooms.
Our school provides a unique opportunity for children with learning disabilities.
Your child will begin with an Individual Education Plan that will identify the special needs of your child for both social and academic growth. The Education Academy recognizes its responsibility to provide opportunities to the children we serve which will enable them to experience academic success as well as social and emotional growth.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Education Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
All
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition determined by The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) yearly
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Linda Phillips
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Social Clubs; Therapeutic Programs-Puppies with a Purpose and Neuro-Sensory Motor Therapy
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of The Education Academy?
The acceptance rate of The Education Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 77%.
What is The Education Academy's ranking?
The Education Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for The Education Academy?
The application deadline for The Education Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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