State approved private special education school in Union, NJ serving ages 3-21 with multiple disabilities and Autism in small classes
The Deron School is a State Approved Private Special Education center serving multply disabled students, including those with Autism, from ages 3 to 21. Located in Montclair and Union, NJ, the school has been supporting families since 1967 with a co-ed environment and a diverse student body comprising 7% students of color.
With 70 students and 16 classroom teachers, the school maintains an average class size of 8, ensuring small, structured settings ideal for students with multiple disabilities. The curriculum offers specialized Learning Difference Programs and dedicated ADD/ADHD support, designed to meet the unique academic and developmental needs of each child.
As a nonsectarian institution, Deron School is a member of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers and the Middle States Association. The school offers rolling admissions, summer programs, and post-graduate year options. For details on specific courses, tuition, and enrollment, families can contact (908) 206-0444 or visit deronschool.org.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1967 |
| Total Students | 70 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-11 |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 7 |
| School Memberships | National Association of Private Special Education Centers · Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools · ASAH Private Special Education |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | deronschool.org/calendars/school-calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |