Rock Brook School is a private, non-profit school for Communication Impaired and Multiply Disabled children, from age 3 through age 21.
Rock Brook School is approved by the New Jersey State Department of Education and received accreditation from The Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools (MSCES).
We currently have approximately 50 students from 25 different school districts in central New Jersey.
In most cases, the home school district will pay tuition, if placement is approved through the IEP process.
Our program runs from 8:40 3:00 Monday through Friday. The school year is from September through June, with a six-week Extended School Year Program available.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Language Learning Impairments, Multiple disabilities, Autistic spectrum
Year Founded
1974
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 39%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
9 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is determined by the New Jersey Department of Education annually.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Tuition is determined by the New Jersey Department of Education annually.
Admissions Director
Katie Hardgrove Principal
School Notes
- Rock Brook School is a private, non-profit school for communication impaired and multiply disabled children, from age 3 through 21. The mission of the Rock Brook School is to work with each child, parent, contracting school district and agency on providing the highest quality of services so that each student will reach his/her full potential. Rock Brook School offers a full range of programs and services.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Rock Brook School offer a summer program?
Yes, Rock Brook School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Rock Brook School?
The application deadline for Rock Brook School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 9/11/2019
Amazing staff: caring, dedicated, enthusiastic!
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