Delaware Valley School for Exceptional Children is a small, private, non-profit organization which has been in existence for 34 years and whose primary function is to accommodate the educational, emotional and social needs of its students.
Our enrollment consists of 25 classified adolescents with 13 full-time staff members.
Teachers hold the appropriate special education certification and ancillary staff have accrued numerous years of experience in working with our clientele.
Our philosophy is predicated upon “Reality Therapy” in which students are held solely accountable for their actions.
In addition to a well-devised behavioral modification program, several supplementary strategies have been implemented to encourage a positive work ethic and appropriate demeanor.
Academically, our program offers the following beneficial factors: small group instruction; student-staff ratio of 2:1; positive reinforcement; modeling of learning strategies; short term organizational assistance; alternative teaching strategies; frequent encouragement; individual counseling; conflict resolution; peer mediation and structured environment.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Delaware Valley School For Exceptional Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Delaware Valley School For Exceptional Children?
The application deadline for Delaware Valley School For Exceptional Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Delaware Valley School For Exceptional Children located?
Delaware Valley School For Exceptional Children is located in the White Horse neighborhood of Trenton, NJ. There are 1 other private schools located in White Horse.
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The nearest high school to Delaware Valley School For Exceptional Children is Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Raphael School (0.5 miles away)
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School Reviews
5 2/14/2013
Best School for kids with adhd I learned a lot from the teachers there even how to control my anger thank you to al the teachers that were there in when I was there 1996 to 1999
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