Independent school in Livingston, NJ for grades 6-12 with specialized ADD/ADHD support
Newark Academy is a co-ed independent school in Livingston, NJ serving grades 6-12 with a specific focus on supporting students with ADD/ADHD. With an average class size of 14 students and 91% of faculty holding advanced degrees, the school provides individualized attention within a relationship-centered learning environment designed to help each student discover and develop their strengths.
The school offers ADD/ADHD support services alongside a rigorous academic curriculum, including IB coursework, and provides access to extensive extracurricular activities including 17+ sports, clubs, and enrichment programs. This balance of structured academic support and diverse opportunities allows students with attention and executive function challenges to build confidence both in and out of the classroom.
Newark Academy enrolls 673 students and maintains a 22% acceptance rate. Tuition is $53,175 annually (plus books, technology, and lunch fees), with 20% of students receiving financial aid averaging $35,000. Admission applications are due December 1st. For more information about the ADD/ADHD support program and admissions, contact Mrs. Alexis Sommers, Admissions Director, at (973) 992-7000 or visit newarka.edu.
| Year Founded | 1774 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $53,175 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition does not include cost of books, technology or lunch fees. |
| Total Students | 673 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 82 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 91 |
| Average Class Size | 14 |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 |
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Alexis Sommers |
| Admissions Associate | Mr. Harcourt W Lucius |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 22 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 20 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $35,000 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 68 |
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cross Country · Dance · Fencing · Field Hockey · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Winter Track · Wrestling · Show More (1) · Hide |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools · New Jersey Association of Independent Schools · International Baccalaureate (IB) World School |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.newarka.edu/calendar?sDate=20220301&eDate=20220331&ec=0_4579 |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1391 |
| Average ACT Score | 33 |