Gateway School

The Gateway School of Carteret, NJ has approximately 105 students from twenty-six school districts representing five counties in central New Jersey.
It is staffed with 65 of New Jersey's finest educators and special education staff.
The warmth and vitality that fills the school creates a great environment to provide the students support and encouragement to learn and develop individual interests.
The school is located in Carteret, New Jersey and currently serves children, adolescents and young adults from 5 to 21 years old.
The students come from sending districts in Middlesex, Monmouth, Essex, Union, Hudson and Passaic counties.
Tuition and transportation costs are provided by the local school districts.
The mission of Gateway School is to provide a safe and nurturing educational environment dedicated to the vision that individuals with disabling conditions are entitled to a full and meaningful life.
The school seeks to empower each student with skills for life, work, and recreation, believing that every individual possesses the dignity and potential to contribute to a better world.".

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Gateway School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12

Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
87%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Gateway School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • The Gateway School of Carteret, NJ has approximately 105 students from twenty-six school districts representing five counties in central New Jersey. It is staffed with 65 of New Jersey's finest educators and special education staff. The warmth and vitality that fills the school creates a great environment to provide the students support and encouragement to learn and develop individual interests. The school is located in Carteret, New Jersey and currently serves children, adolescents and young adults from 5 to 21 years old. The students come from sending districts in Middlesex, Monmouth, Essex, Union, Hudson and Passaic counties. Tuition and transportation costs are provided by the local school districts. The mission of Gateway School is to provide a safe and nurturing educational environment dedicated to the vision that individuals with disabling conditions are entitled to a full and meaningful life. The school seeks to empower each student with skills for life, work, and recreation, believing that every individual possesses the dignity and potential to contribute to a better world."
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Gateway School?
The application deadline for Gateway School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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Gateway provides a warm, nurturing environment for students with a wide range of cognitive and behavioral needs. Children can be successful at this school even when they have not been able to fit in other settings. Many opportunities are provided for students to develop new strengths and explore interests. The athletic and music programs are wonderful, with Special Olympics offered in three sports, and four musicals or talent shows take place during each school year. The staff are very dedicated and help students feel safe and valued.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Middlesex County, NJ is $7,140 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Middlesex County, NJ is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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