The Winston School
Special education school · Grades 2–8
Short Hills, NJ
30 E Ln, Short Hills, NJ 07078
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only special education school in Short Hills
- Growing: enrollment up 27% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 3 students per teacher
- Serving families in Short Hills since at least 2011
In Short Hills, New Jersey, The Winston School is a special education school for students from 2nd grade through 8th grade. About 89 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 27% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 177 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 2–8
- Students
- 89
- Teachers
- 26 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 35 girls, 54 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 177 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 58% of special education schools in New Jersey (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 79% of special education schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 19 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
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
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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?
Questions about The Winston School
What grades does The Winston School serve?
The Winston School serves grades 2–8.
How many students attend The Winston School?
About 89 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Winston School?
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