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Benway School Photo #0 - 3-D Printing is part of our award winning 21st Century Careers Program.

Benway School

620 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
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Benway School Photo #1 - 3-D Printing is part of our award winning 21st Century Careers Program.
Benway School Photo #2 - Our updated logo was created by students taking our Graphic Arts elective in 2015.
Benway School Photo #3 - Benway offers an Adult Transiitons program that is partnered with local shared time schools like William Paterson University.
Benway School Photo #4 - Benway has been recognized 22 times since 2017 across 8 organizations for our excellence in special education.
Benway School Photo #5 - Want to code robots? Learn during our Robotics elective!
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Benway School Photo #7 - Benway participates in local Basketball and Softball leagues.
Benway School Photo #8 - Our program is therapeutically based and boasts nationally award winning social workers.
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Benway School Photo #10 - Our Therapy Dog "Lucy".
Benway School Photo #11 - We offer monthly, weekly, and daily incentives as a part of our Strength Based Multi-Tiered Behavior Modification Program.
Benway School Photo #12
Benway School is a therapeutically-based state-approved program, grades 1 through 12 (Adult Transitions ages 18-21), for students with emotional, social, cognitive, and learning difficulties (SLD, BD, MD, CI, OHI, TBI). The curriculum is aligned with the New Jersey State Standards, and our highly-concentrated technology programs cater to the three modalities of learning: Visual, Kinesthetic, and Auditory, ensuring a high rate of student success.

Quick Stats (2025)

Top Rankings

Benway School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Emotional Regulation Impairments, School Anxiety, Mild to Moderate Learning Differences,
Year Founded
1979
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Mascot
Falcon

Student Body

Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Benway School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
10 students
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
900
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
20
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is provided by your home district after approval by your Child Study Team.
Summer Program Cost Notes
After approval of an ESY program your home district will fund the summer program.
Admissions Director
Danielle Bourne
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Community Service Projects, Weight Training

Arts and Music Programs:
3-D Printing, Art, Coding Club, Digital Media, Laser Cutting, MakerSpace, Music, Photography

School Notes

  • 21st Century Careers (2017 NAPSEC Award for Innovation and Leadership)
  • Transitions Program
  • Learners with Autism Program
  • Art Programs
  • Music Programs
  • Esports
  • Basketball and Softball Competitive Teams
  • Vocational Community Partnerships for Certificated Programs
  • Individualized Learning
  • Small class size
  • Weekly therapy sessions
  • Chromebooks
  • Promethean Boards
  • MTSS
  • Therapy Dog
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Benway School offer?
Benway School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Softball and Weightlifting.
What is Benway School's ranking?
Benway School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Benway School?
The application deadline for Benway School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Passaic County, NJ is $11,429 for elementary schools and $14,049 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Passaic County, NJ is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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