Green Brook Academy (2025 Profile)

151 Vosseller Ave.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805

Green Brook Academy is a private school servicing students in need of behavioral support due to emotional and behavioral disabilities.

Our school philosophy has remained the same since our doors opened 30 years ago.

"The Philosophy of an institution is the touchstone by which all those involved, in said institution; gain a sense of direction and mission".

Green Brook Academy is a private school that believes that students with special learning problems due to severe emotional disturbance need an individualized program that combines academic skills with supportive counseling.

Counseling is not an isolated agent, but rather an integral component of the entire school program.

All staff are considered essential elements of the therapeutic process that will help students at Green Brook Academy achieve a sense of self-worth and work towards the goal of becoming contributing members of society.

Students come to the Academy with a variety of experiences, skills, and emotional needs.

The necessity to have the program tailored to their needs, rather than their needs ignored for a static program, shall be the foundation of the success of this institution.

Quick Stats (2025)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 37 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Other associations(s) for exceptional children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Student Body

Total Students

37 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

94%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Green Brook Academy is a private school servicing students in need of behavioral support due to emotional and behavioral disabilities. Our school philosophy has remained the same since our doors opened 30 years ago. "The Philosophy of an institution is the touchstone by which all those involved, in said institution; gain a sense of direction and mission". Green Brook Academy is a private school that believes that students with special learning problems due to severe emotional disturbance need an individualized program that combines academic skills with supportive counseling. Counseling is not an isolated agent, but rather an integral component of the entire school program. All staff are considered essential elements of the therapeutic process that will help students at Green Brook Academy achieve a sense of self-worth and work towards the goal of becoming contributing members of society. Students come to the Academy with a variety of experiences, skills, and emotional needs. The necessity to have the program tailored to their needs, rather than their needs ignored for a static program, shall be the foundation of the success of this institution.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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