Sawtelle Learning Center (2026 Profile)

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Sawtelle Learning Center

208 S Mountain Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042

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)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 2-12
Enrollment: 47 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Sawtelle Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 2-12

Year Founded

1992

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

47 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

95%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Sawtelle Learning Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 2-12
Enrollment: 47 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $21,147 for elementary schools and $23,915 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Essex County, NJ is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).