The Jardine Academy is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education and is proud to maintain Middle States Accreditation.
The Academy provides a comprehensive Educational Program designed to meet the cognitive and physical needs of children who have multiple disabilities - needs that may not be fully met within the local school system.
The Cerebral Palsy League operates two facilities for students 3-21 years old.
Each campus specializes in curriculum that is functional, age appropriate, and addresses New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards.
A student-centered essential skills curriculum is responsive to the academic and functional needs of each student.
Instruction addresses Student Self Care, Health and Fitness, Interpersonal Skills, Mobility and Functional Academics.
Support Services are designed to enable or enhance the student's ability to participate in all educational opportunities.
Services may include Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, and Social Work.
The Academy is proud to provide a Faculty and Support Staff who are certified to provide mobility instruction utilizing the Mobility Options Via Education Curriculum.
This proven successful method of teaching physically challenges students to 'sit, stand and walk,' and is an essential component of the total curriculum.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Jardine Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Year Founded
1947
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
State avg.: 39%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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What is The Jardine Academy's ranking?
The Jardine Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Jardine Academy?
The application deadline for The Jardine Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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