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The Learning Center for Exceptional Children

Special education school · Grades 2–12

Clifton, NJ

199 Scoles Ave, Clifton, NJ 07121

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any special education school in Clifton
  • Smaller classes than 76% of special education schools in New Jersey
  • Serving families in Clifton since at least 2011

The Learning Center for Exceptional Children is a special education school in Clifton, New Jersey, for students from 2nd grade through 12th grade. It has about 27 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of special education schools in New Jersey. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 184 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 2–12
Students
27
Teachers
7 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 7 girls, 20 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
184 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 76% of special education schools in New Jersey (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of special education schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 72 special education schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    81’11–12203’13–1434’15–1624’19–2023’21–2227’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    22
    31
    41
    52
    62
    71
    81
    92
    104
    112
    129

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino56%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander19%
    White15%
    Black11%

    Member of

    • National Association of Private Special Education Centers

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    What grades does The Learning Center for Exceptional Children serve?

    The Learning Center for Exceptional Children serves grades 2–12.

    How many students attend The Learning Center for Exceptional Children?

    About 27 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Learning Center for Exceptional Children?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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