The Bridge Academy is a non-profit school in Lawrence Township, NJ, specializing in dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities.
The Bridge Academy is a non-profit independent school in Lawrence Township, NJ, specifically designed for students ages 8-18 with language-based learning disabilities, such as dyslexia. The school serves students of average or higher intellectual potential, focusing on bridging the gap between their inherent potential and their academic performance through specialized, research-based instruction.
As the only school in New Jersey accredited by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators, the Academy provides highly specialized literacy support. The program utilizes classroom-proven techniques and features an exceptionally small learning environment, with an average class size of just 4 students. The faculty includes experienced professionals, with 57% holding advanced degrees, providing targeted support for learning differences and ADD/ADHD.
The Academy serves a diverse community of students from 32 school districts across New Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania. The school offers grades 3-12, including post-graduate options and summer school opportunities. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, and the school maintains a casual dress code in a nonsectarian setting.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 2003 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $38,421 |
| Total Students | 70 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 57 |
| Average Class Size | 4 |
| Grades Offered | 3-12 |
| Admissions Director | Susan Morris |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | ASAH Private Special Education · Orton Gillingham Academy of Practioners and Educators |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | bridgeacademynj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-Calendar.pdf |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
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