Co-ed special ed school Belle Mead NJ grades 7-12 97 students behavioral disorders psychiatric needs
East Mountain School, established in 1980, is a co-ed special education school in Belle Mead, NJ, serving grades 7 through 12. With a total enrollment of 97 students and an average class size of 8, the school offers a safe, challenging, and enriching environment specifically designed for adolescents with behavioral and psychiatric disorders. The diverse student body includes 52% students of color, fostering an inclusive community.
The school provides intense, structured academic and therapeutic services, incorporating behavior modification integral to the program. Students benefit from four distinct programs tailored to meet both academic and affective needs: Academic Focus, Behavioral/Affective Needs, Small Group Instructional, and Intensive/Supportive Therapeutic Groupings. These offerings support students with learning disabilities, Asperger's/PDD, and other behavioral challenges, available for both day and residential students.
East Mountain School is nonsectarian and operates on a rolling admissions basis with no deadline. The school is a member of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers and ASAH Private Special Education. For families seeking specialized support for behavioral and learning differences, the school also offers summer programs. Contact (908) 281-1415 or visit their website for more details.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1981 |
| Total Students | 97 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | 7-12 |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 52 |
| School Memberships | National Association of Private Special Education Centers · ASAH Private Special Education |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | events.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/c/calendar/5add99e2-c1d9-462e-b53b-40d71d775290?_ga=2.31812094.1522430357.1647514173-2067032760.1647514173 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |