Essex Valley School
Special education school · Grades 6–12
West Caldwell, NJ
1 Henderson Dr, West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 72% of special education schools in New Jersey
- Growing: enrollment up 51% since 2013–14
Essex Valley School is a special education school in West Caldwell, New Jersey, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 103 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of special education schools in New Jersey. Enrollment has grown about 51% since 2013–14. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 103
- Teachers
- 26 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 27 girls, 76 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 40% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 72% of special education schools in New Jersey (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 74% of special education schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 72 special education schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Independent Private Schools Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Essex Valley School
What grades does Essex Valley School serve?
Essex Valley School serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend Essex Valley School?
About 103 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Essex Valley School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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