Regional Day School serves 67 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Regional Day School's student population of 67 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Gerard J. Dynes Regional Day School strives to provide our students with the skills necessary to become functional members of society at their own individual ability level.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Regional Day School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
11%
Hispanic
37%
35%
Black
37%
14%
White
14%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Regional Day School often compared to?
Regional Day Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Life Skills Continuum, Autistic Continuum by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Regional Day School?
67 students attend Regional Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Regional Day School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Regional Day School?
Regional Day School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Regional Day School offer ?
Regional Day School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Regional Day School part of?
Regional Day School is part of Jersey City School District.
In what neighborhood is Regional Day School located?
Regional Day School is located in the Bergen Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 6 other public schools located in Bergen Lafayette.
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