The Center School
Special education school · Grades 3–12
Somerset, NJ
2 Riverview Dr Ste 1, Somerset, NJ 08873
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-College-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 90% of special education schools in New Jersey
The Center School is a special education school in Somerset, New Jersey, for students from 3rd grade through 12th grade. It has about 96 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of special education schools in New Jersey. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 3–12
- Students
- 96
- Teachers
- 29 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 20 girls, 76 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 90% of special education schools in New Jersey (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 71% 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 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school 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 The Center School
What grades does The Center School serve?
The Center School serves grades 3–12.
How many students attend The Center School?
About 96 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Center School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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