"The Phoenix Center is a private non-profit school located in Nutley, New Jersey that provides state-approved educational and therapeutic services to children with autism, multiple disabilities, and behavioral disabilities.
The Phoenix Center uses an integrative multiple methods approach in a highly systematic way to customize individualized teaching plans which focus on the development of the whole child and his or her family.
Our dedicated staff and administrators create unique and individualized programs for students who might not easily ""fit"" in other special education settings.
At the same time, we work hard to empower each and every one of our students, making sure they develop the adaptive skills they need to become as independent as possible when they graduate.
Phoenix Center's fundraising arm, Friends of the Phoenix Foundation, provides opportunities for individuals and corporations to partner with us to supplement services to students and families.".
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
1991
Student Body
Total Students
124 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
66%
State avg.: 40%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Empowering each student to rise—like the ancient phoenix—above their disabilities to achieve new levels of success and happiness.
- "The Phoenix Center is a private non-profit school located in Nutley, New Jersey that provides state-approved educational and therapeutic services to children with autism, multiple disabilities, and behavioral disabilities. The Phoenix Center uses an integrative multiple methods approach in a highly systematic way to customize individualized teaching plans which focus on the development of the whole child and his or her family. Our dedicated staff and administrators create unique and individualized programs for students who might not easily ""fit"" in other special education settings. At the same time, we work hard to empower each and every one of our students, making sure they develop the adaptive skills they need to become as independent as possible when they graduate. Phoenix Center's fundraising arm, Friends of the Phoenix Foundation, provides opportunities for individuals and corporations to partner with us to supplement services to students and families."
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Phoenix Center?
The application deadline for The Phoenix Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
View the The Phoenix Center yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
School Closed - Holiday Break
December 24, 2025 (Wednesday)
School Closed - Holiday Break
December 25, 2025 (Thursday)
School Closed - Holiday Break
December 26, 2025 (Friday)
School Closed - Holiday Break
December 29, 2025 (Monday)
School Closed - Holiday Break
December 30, 2025 (Tuesday)
School Reviews
5 8/1/2015
This school has been serving children and teens with severe disabilities for decades and is well known for their dedication and willingness to "do what ever it takes" to teach. The teachers and leadership are committed to the best in special education, and work to get students jobs and community experiences so they are ready for life when they graduate.
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