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Gateway School

Special education school · Grades 2–12

Carteret, NJ

60 High St, Carteret, NJ 07008

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B-College-going
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only special education school in Carteret
  • Smaller classes than 92% of special education schools in New Jersey
  • Serving families in Carteret since at least 2011

In Carteret, New Jersey, Gateway School is a special education school for students from 2nd grade through 12th grade. About 47 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of special education schools in New Jersey. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 2–12
Students
47
Teachers
15 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 5 girls, 42 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 92% of special education schools in New Jersey (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 72% of special education schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 72 special education schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    68’11–1251’13–1452’15–1646’17–1840’19–2040’21–2247’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    26
    31
    41
    51
    61
    710
    81
    92
    108
    1110
    126

    Student body

    Black60%
    Hispanic or Latino21%
    White17%
    Asian2%

    Member of

    • National Association of Private Special Education Centers

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    • 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?

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    Questions about Gateway School

    What grades does Gateway School serve?

    Gateway School serves grades 2–12.

    How many students attend Gateway School?

    About 47 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Gateway School?

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