College-prep school in Oakland, NJ specializing in ADHD, executive functioning, and learning differences with relationship-first teaching
Barnstable Academy is a college-preparatory school in Oakland, NJ, offering a warm, supportive environment for students with ADHD, mild learning differences, and executive functioning challenges. The school specializes in a relationship-first teaching approach within small classrooms (average size 10), providing essential social and emotional support alongside rigorous academic instruction. With rolling admissions and a nonsectarian policy, the school welcomes diverse students into its inclusive community.
Academically, Barnstable Academy offers honors and AP courses across subjects including Biology, Calculus, and U.S. History, alongside specialized executive functioning and ADD/ADHD support programs. The school features unique offerings such as the Accent reading program, taught by specialists trained in Orton-Gillingham and Wilson systems, and 1:1 teaching for gifted students or those needing targeted academic assistance. With 80% of faculty holding advanced degrees, the institution ensures high-quality, personalized instruction.
Located at 8 Wright Way, the school serves grades 6-12 with a co-ed student body of 119 students and 24 teachers. Families interested in college counseling, summer programs, or specific course details are encouraged to contact the admissions director, Carlton Tanis, directly at (201) 651-0200 or visit the website for comprehensive information on tuition and fees.
| Year Founded | 1978 |
| Tuition Notes | Please contact the school for information regarding tuition and fees. |
| Total Students | 119 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80 |
| Average Class Size | 10 |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 |
| Admissions Director | Carlton Tanis |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 80 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 22 |
| Sports | Basketball · Cheering · Soccer |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Bowling · Chess · Community Service · Hiking Club · Publications/Yearbook · Ski/Snowboarding Club · War Strategies Club · Arts and Music Programs: · Dance · Performing Arts |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Cognia · Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.barnstableacademy.com/events/event-calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1199 |
| Average ACT Score | 29 |
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