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Yale School- Central

200 Mansfield Rd E
Columbus, NJ 08022

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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

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

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).

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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)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Burlington County, NJ is $8,135 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Burlington County, NJ is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).