Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Sawtelle Learning Center
About the School
- Sawtelle Learning Center in Montclair, NJ serves 47 students in grades 2 through 12 within a nonsectarian special education program in a suburban community.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 11 teachers supporting individualized learning environments.
- Founded in 1992, Sawtelle Learning Center has consistently provided specialized educational services for over two decades.
- The student body is 94.55% students of color, ranking the school in the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for diversity.
- Located near other private schools in Montclair and West Orange, Sawtelle Learning Center offers a unique suburban special education option for families in the area.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Sawtelle Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sawtelle Learning Center?
The application deadline for Sawtelle Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Sawtelle Learning Center is Mount Carmel Guild Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Playhouse Coop School (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
100 Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(197) 332-5440
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 6-12
427 Bloomfield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
88 Franklin Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 736-9451
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
33 Cottage Place
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-7445
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 8
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
100 Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(197) 332-5440
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 6-12
427 Bloomfield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
33 Cottage Place
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-7445
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 5
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students
All-boys (Catholic)
120 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 325-6626
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
100 Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(197) 332-5440
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 6-12
427 Bloomfield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 8
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 5
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
26 Lakeside Avenue
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 239-1160
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
88 Franklin Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 736-9451
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 8
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 5
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
74 Park Avenue
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 743-7582
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-K | 136 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool
156 Washington Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 743-7003
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Sunnymead Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
9367.6 miles
Gr: K-4 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 North 13th Avenue
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-8521
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-8521
9367.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Newark Avenue
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-8548
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-8548
9367.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Brooks Boulevard
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-6806
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-6806
9368 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 Brooks Boulevard
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-6809
Manville, NJ 08835
(908) 231-6809
9368.1 miles
Gr: 3-4 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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