Top 10 Best New Jersey Special Education Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 43 special education public middle schools serving 4,228 students in New Jersey.
The top ranked special education public middle schools in New Jersey are Autistic, Fourteenth Avenue School and Academy Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Jersey special education public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best New Jersey Special Education Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Autistic
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Fourteenth Avenue School
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Speedway Ave
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 733-6940
Grades: PK-8
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Learning Center
Special Education School
145 Pergola Avenue
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 605-9100
Grades: PK-12
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
Atlantic County Elementary And Middle Schools
Special Education School
4805 Nawakwa Boulevard
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 909-9147
Grades: PK-8
| 182 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bankbridge Regional School
Special Education School
870 Bankbridge Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 415-7755
Grades: PK-12
| 497 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bruce Street School For The Deaf
Special Education School
333 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3951
Grades: PK-8
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Lifelong Learning
Special Education School
333 Cheesequake Rd
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 727-3736
Grades: PK-12
| 185 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Park School
Special Education School
5 Jean Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 539-9630
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crossroads School
Special Education School
45 Cardinal Drive
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6655
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Campus
Special Education School
13 Ramah Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
Rank: n/an/a
Daretown School
Special Education School
404 Daretown Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2108
Grades: PK-12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Learning Center
Special Education School
100 Tornillo Way
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 440-1122
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Learning Center New Providence
Special Education School
330 Central Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 508-1345
Grades: K-8
| 58 students
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Learning Center Warren
Special Education School
217 Mountain View Road
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 762-5600
Grades: 7-12
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
Emotionally Disturbed
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 96 students
Rank: n/an/a
Esc Academy
Special Education School
37 Hoffmans Crossing Road
Califon, NJ 07830
(908) 439-3703
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Essex Junior Academy
Special Education School
520 Pompton Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-0125
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Future Foundations (Ffa)
Special Education School
1690 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 339-9331
Grades: 5-12
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hearing Impaired
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 152 students
Rank: n/an/a
John F. Kennedy School
Special Education School
311 S Tenth St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6788
Grades: PK-12
| 156 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Drive Program For Hearing Impared
Special Education School
10 Lake Drive
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(973) 299-0166
Grades: PK-8
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lamberts Mill Academy
Special Education School
1571 Lamberts Mill Road
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-7581
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Life Skills
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lodi Middle School High School
Special Education School
123 Union St
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 249-0995
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lumberton Campus
Special Education School
71 Ark Road, Lumberton Campus
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
(609) 261-5600
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Manchester Regional Day School
Special Education School
890 Toms River Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-1500
Grades: PK-12
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marie H Katzenbach Elementary/ Middle School For The Deaf
Special Education School
320 Sullivan Way
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 530-3120
Grades: PK-8
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer Elementary School
Special Education School
1020 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 570-1120
Grades: K-8
| 159 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moonachie Campus
Special Education School
Robert L. Craig School, 20 Wes
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 249-0995
Grades: PK-8
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Multiply Handicapped
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School
Special Education School
333 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nj Regional Day School - Newark
Special Education School
334 Lyons Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(973) 705-3820
Grades: K-12
| 117 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Hills Academy
Special Education School
10 Gail Court
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6980
Grades: PK-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Valley Central
Special Education School
200 Summit Street
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 767-7224
Grades: PK-12
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nuview Academy
Special Education School
1 Park Avenue
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 878-0070
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education public middle schools in New Jersey?
The top ranked special education public middle schools in New Jersey include Autistic, Fourteenth Avenue School and Academy Learning Center.
How many special education public middle schools are located in New Jersey?
43 special education public middle schools are located in New Jersey.
What is the racial composition of students in New Jersey?
New Jersey special education public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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