Yale School–Central in Columbus, NJ, is a rural co–ed special education school serving grades K through 6 with a total enrollment of 11 students.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 3 teachers supporting individualized learning in a nonsectarian program.
Founded in 1905, Yale School–Central operates on a 50–acre campus and charges an annual tuition of $25,000.
The student body includes 18% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small enrollment size.
Yale School–Central ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for school history and resources based on founding date and endowment size.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 40%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Yale School- Central?
The application deadline for Yale School- Central is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Yale School- Central is Meadow View Junior Academy (3.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (3.8 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Meadow View Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
241 Bordentown Chesterfield Rd
Chesterfield, NJ 08515
(609) 298-1122
Chesterfield, NJ 08515
(609) 298-1122
3.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Suite 15 231 Crosswicks Road
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 291-1800
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 291-1800
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-K Tuition listed
146 Route 130
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 291-0800
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 291-0800
4.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 105 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
2045 Columbus Rd
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 499-2100
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 499-2100
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
87 Pearson Dr
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 888-0101
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 888-0101
6.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students
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