Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Bonnie Brae School
About the School
- Bonnie Brae, a residential school for boys in Bernards Township, received notification that its marching band, the Bonnie Brae Knights, is among the first 49 groups invited to participate in the two-hour inaugural parade on January 20.
- The delighted CEO Bill Powers spoke on behalf of the 98 boys who reside at Bonnie Brae expressing his deep appreciation for this honor.
- Inaugural planners received a record 1,382 applications, up from the usual 300 to 400.
- Powers said, 鈥淐hoosing the Knights to perform in the Inaugural Parade will send a powerful, positive message to the nation's children who are in foster care, group homes, or residential centers.鈥 Founded in 2004 by a Bonnie Brae resident, the Knights have performed for local, state, and national audiences.
- Because Bonnie Brae is one of New Jersey's oldest and largest residential treatment centers for abused, neglected and abandoned youth, the Knights performance in the Inaugural Parade will hold great significance for the residents and others like them.
- Bonnie Brae, accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, is one of the nation's preeminent therapeutic learning environments for troubled adolescent boys who have been neglected, abused, or abandoned.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Bonnie Brae School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1916
School Calendar
Campus Size
100 acres
School Motto
Empowering youth and families to achieve small victories every day through comprehensive care and education.
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Bonnie Brae, a residential school for boys in Bernards Township, received notification that its marching band, the Bonnie Brae Knights, is among the first 49 groups invited to participate in the two-hour inaugural parade on January 20. The delighted CEO Bill Powers spoke on behalf of the 98 boys who reside at Bonnie Brae expressing his deep appreciation for this honor. Inaugural planners received a record 1,382 applications, up from the usual 300 to 400. Powers said, 鈥淐hoosing the Knights to perform in the Inaugural Parade will send a powerful, positive message to the nation's children who are in foster care, group homes, or residential centers.鈥 Founded in 2004 by a Bonnie Brae resident, the Knights have performed for local, state, and national audiences. Because Bonnie Brae is one of New Jersey's oldest and largest residential treatment centers for abused, neglected and abandoned youth, the Knights performance in the Inaugural Parade will hold great significance for the residents and others like them. Bonnie Brae, accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, is one of the nation's preeminent therapeutic learning environments for troubled adolescent boys who have been neglected, abused, or abandoned.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonnie Brae School's ranking?
Bonnie Brae School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Bonnie Brae School?
The application deadline for Bonnie Brae School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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