The New Road School of Parlin originated as New Road's premier school in Highland Park, NJ, in 1986.
The school then moved to a new building on Lexington Avenue in East Brunswick in 1988 before relocating to its present site in Parlin in July 2004.
Our 32,000-square-foot building has allowed us to greatly expand the program.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The New Road School of Parlin serves students aged 5 to 21 years old. Instructional and behavioral programs are customized to meet each child's unique learning style. One of the most important areas of concern is reading, so there are 12 to 14 different reading programs currently available to teachers within our school. The children receive occupational and speech therapy as dictated by their individual IEP's, and the New Road School of Parlin also offers a career education program that prepares students for future endeavors either back in a district public school or out in their larger community.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Road School Of Parlin?
The application deadline for New Road School Of Parlin is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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