State-approved special ed school in Wayne NJ grades 1-12 therapeutic focus tech integration district-funded tuition
Benway School is a state-approved, therapeutically-based special education program serving grades 1 through 12, including Adult Transitions for ages 18–21 in Wayne, NJ. The school specifically supports students with emotional, social, cognitive, and learning difficulties, including SLD, BD, MD, CI, OHI, and TBI. With rolling admissions and no fixed deadline, the school welcomes diverse learners seeking a supportive environment.
The curriculum aligns with New Jersey State Standards while integrating highly concentrated technology programs designed for Visual, Kinesthetic, and Auditory learning modalities. With an average class size of 10 and 40 teaching staff members, the school ensures individualized attention. Faculty includes 90% of members with advanced degrees, providing expert guidance for students with dyslexia, emotional regulation impairments, school anxiety, and mild to moderate learning differences.
Benway School offers a comprehensive extracurricular portfolio including basketball, softball, weightlifting, arts, music, coding, and a MakerSpace. As a nonsectarian member of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers, the school provides summer programs and post-graduate year options. Tuition is provided by the home district upon Child Study Team approval, and families can contact the admissions director, Danielle Bourne, at (973) 633-3837 for more details.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades1-12
Students71
Class Size10:1 ratio
Est.1979
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Other associations(s) for exceptional children, ASAH Private Special Education
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1979 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is provided by your home district after approval by your Child Study Team. |
| Total Students | 71 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 90 |
| Average Class Size | 10 |
| Grades Offered | 1-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Danielle Bourne |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 50 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
DyslexiaEmotional Regulation ImpairmentsSchool AnxietyMild to Moderate Learning Differences
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Softball · Weightlifting |
| Clubs and Organizations | 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 |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Private Special Education Centers · Other associations(s) for exceptional children · ASAH Private Special Education |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | benwayschoolnj.com/school-calendar |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 900 |
| Average ACT Score | 20 |
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