Westbridge Academy is a special education school in Bloomfield, NJ, specializing in support for students with mild learning differences.
Westbridge Academy is a specialized co-ed school in Bloomfield, NJ, dedicated to helping students with mild learning differences reach their full potential. The academy focuses on strengthening both academic and social skills through a comprehensive program of therapeutic and educational interventions. The school's mission is to prepare students for successful transitions, whether returning to public school, pursuing vocational training, or continuing with post-secondary studies.
The academy provides a highly supportive and intimate learning environment, featuring an average class size of just 5 students. The professional staff utilizes a blend of educational and therapeutic strategies rooted in current best practices in special education and psychology. This integrated approach ensures that each student receives the specialized attention and evidence-based support necessary to navigate their unique learning challenges.
Serving grades 3 through 12, Westbridge Academy offers a nonsectarian program with a diverse student body. The school provides summer programming and post-graduate year options to support ongoing student development. While the yearly tuition is approximately $25,000, the academy notes that tuition is often paid by sending school districts. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1973 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $25,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition paid by sending school districts |
| Total Students | 48 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 |
| Average Class Size | 5 |
| Grades Offered | 3-12 |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 91 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Private Special Education Centers · ASAH Private Special Education |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | westbridgeacademy.org/calendar |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |