Willowglen Academy is a residential treatment center with two approved private schools for the disabled.Premiere comphrehensive educational services are provided to residential and day students at two Sussex County sites.
Our Newton Campus in Andover Township provides services to students with emotional and behavioral disorders while our Sparta Campus services students with multiple disabilities and individuals identified on the autism spectrum.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Year Founded
1987
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Willowglen Academy New Jersey Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the lives of the individuals entrusted to our care by offering them the opportunity to live, grow, learn and participate in society to the fullest extent possible.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Broadstep Academy?
The application deadline for Broadstep Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 2/25/2017
I love the Jean Manfra School! It's like a family environment and the teachers are well trained in autism and other disabilities and really care about their students. I'm so happy I finally found the right place for my child! They do many fun and educational activities with the students too.
5 7/1/2016
The staff at Jean M. Manfra School are the most loving, caring and patient people I have ever met my entire life. I had such a hard time and went through 4 different schools with my son before finally deciding on "the little school out in the middle of nowhere." They treat you like you are family and really catered my son's school day based around his daily needs. If I had to do it all over again I would choose to send him there first.
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