About the School
- Y C S Fort Lee Education Center is a co–ed special education school serving grades 7 through 12 in the suburban community of Fort Lee, NJ. The school enrolls 53 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 11 teachers.
- The student body is 91.5% students of color, reflecting diversity within the school community.
- Y C S Fort Lee Education Center operates as a nonsectarian institution and holds membership in a state or regional independent school association.
- Located in a large suburb, this Fort Lee special education school provides programs for secondary–level students in a small enrollment setting.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Y C S Fort Lee Education Center?
The application deadline for Y C S Fort Lee Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Y C S Fort Lee Education Center is Fusion Academy Englewood (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Japanese Children's Society (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Palisades Pre-school & Kng (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 17.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
24-28 Dwight Place
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 882-8822
Distance: 17.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
24 Dwight Pl
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 808-6279
Distance: 19.8 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
1140 Commerce Ave
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 206-0444
Distance: 17.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
24-28 Dwight Place
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 882-8822
Distance: 17.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
24 Dwight Pl
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 808-6279
Distance: 19.8 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
1140 Commerce Ave
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 206-0444
Distance: 17.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
24-28 Dwight Place
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 882-8822
Distance: 17.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
24 Dwight Pl
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 808-6279
Distance: 19.8 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
1140 Commerce Ave
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 206-0444
Distance: 17.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
24-28 Dwight Place
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 882-8822
Distance: 19.8 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
1140 Commerce Ave
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 206-0444
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Daycare / Preschool
2324 Fifth Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 947-3898
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Specialized Curriculum
8 W Bayview Ave
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
(201) 947-4832
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 164 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
2070 Jones Road
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 944-6655
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
120 Charlotte Place
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
(201) 582-6160
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
359 Whiteman St
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 944-0421
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
10 Sterling Blvd, Suite 201
Englewood, NJ 07631
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 56 students
All-boys (Jewish)
220 Bennett Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 781-3399
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,020 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 40
315 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9500
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 318 students
Jewish
85-93 Bennett Ave
New York, NY 10033
(212) 568-6250
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
101 W Forest Ave
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 816-1800
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Specialized Curriculum
8 W Bayview Ave
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
(201) 947-4832
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
359 Whiteman St
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 944-0421
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
10 Sterling Blvd, Suite 201
Englewood, NJ 07631
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 675 students
Jewish
53 S Woodland St
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 567-0208
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 56 students
All-boys (Jewish)
220 Bennett Ave
New York, NY 10040
(212) 781-3399
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Daycare / Preschool
2324 Fifth Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 947-3898
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Specialized Curriculum
8 W Bayview Ave
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
(201) 947-4832
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 164 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
2070 Jones Road
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 944-6655
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
120 Charlotte Place
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
(201) 582-6160
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
359 Whiteman St
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 944-0421
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
School No. 3
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2405 Second Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4640
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4640
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Fort Lee High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Lemoine Ave
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4675
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4675
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
School No. 2
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2047 Jones Road
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4630
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4630
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
School No. 1
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 Hoym Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4620
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4620
1 miles
Gr: K-4 | 540 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Upper School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
143 Charlotte Pl
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
(201) 567-7292
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
(201) 567-7292
1 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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