Benway School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 71 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Benway School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Benway School
1	2
2	2
3	4
4	7
5	2
6	8
7	8
8	2
9	6
10	8
11	5
12	7
Ungraded	10

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, Emotional Regulation Impairments, School Anxiety, Mild to Moderate Learning Differences,

Year Founded

1979

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

71 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

2:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

10 students

Average SAT score

900

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of 草榴社区 Special Education Centers (NAPSEC)
Other associations(s) for exceptional children

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition is provided by your home district after approval by your Child Study Team.

Summer Program Cost Notes

After approval of an ESY program your home district will fund the summer program.

Admissions Director

Danielle Bourne

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballSoftball

Weightlifting

School Mascot

Falcon

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Community Service ProjectsWeight Training

Arts and Music Programs:

3-D PrintingArt

Coding ClubDigital Media

Laser CuttingMakerSpace

MusicPhotography

School Notes

Benway School is a therapeutically-based state-approved program, grades 1 through 12 (Adult Transitions ages 18-21), for students with emotional, social, cognitive, and learning difficulties (SLD, BD, MD, CI, OHI, TBI). The curriculum is aligned with the New Jersey State Standards, and our highly-concentrated technology programs cater to the three modalities of learning: Visual, Kinesthetic, and Auditory, ensuring a high rate of student success.

21st Century Careers (2017 NAPSEC Award for Innovation and Leadership)
Transitions Program
Learners with Autism Program
Art Programs
Music Programs
Esports
Basketball and Softball Competitive Teams
Vocational Community Partnerships for Certificated Programs
Individualized Learning
Small class size
Weekly therapy sessions
Chromebooks
Promethean Boards
MTSS
Therapy Dog

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Benway School offer?

Benway School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Softball and Weightlifting.

What is Benway School's ranking?

Benway School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Benway School?

The application deadline for Benway School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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