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The Community School

Special education school · Grades 2–12

Teaneck, NJ

1135 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07666

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • The largest special education school in Teaneck
  • 85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Smaller classes than 64% of special education schools in New Jersey
  • Growing: enrollment up 26% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Teaneck since at least 2011

The Community School is a special education school in Teaneck, New Jersey, for students from 2nd grade through 12th grade. It has about 232 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of special education schools in New Jersey. Enrollment has grown about 26% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 85% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 2–12
Students
232
Teachers
52.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 69 girls, 163 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 85% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 64% of special education schools in New Jersey (4 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 94% of special education schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 72 special education schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    184’11–12175’13–14183’15–16184’17–18287’19–20247’21–22232’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    23
    35
    410
    512
    615
    715
    820
    931
    1043
    1138
    1240

    Student body

    White39%
    Black30%
    Hispanic or Latino28%
    Asian2%
    Two or more races1%

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    Questions about The Community School

    What grades does The Community School serve?

    The Community School serves grades 2–12.

    How many students attend The Community School?

    About 232 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Community School?

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