Yale School- Central

200 Mansfield Rd E Columbus, NJ 08022

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • 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 (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6

Student Body

Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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).

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