Kindergarten-12  Coeducational

1:3

12 Students

Certified as an Approved Private School by the New Jersey Department of Education

180

60 (Many faculty members hold advanced degrees and multiple certifications)

Cedar Grove, NJ (Essex County), Washington Academy students serves students from Essex and surrounding Counties.

Elementary, Middle School and High School

30% - 50% of Washington Academy students enroll in educational programs each summer

High school students at Washington Academy take courses in career exploration to broaden the spectrum of post graduate employment opportunities and enhance their abilities to enter the work force.  Three program levels have been designed to provide a transition curriculum which exposes them to job and career clusters and off site work based activities under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Washington Academy is a New Jersey Approved Private School for the Disabled that serves students with mild to moderate behavioral and learning disabilities, aged 5-21. Washington Academy has been in existence since 1982 and currently serves students from public school districts in 8 counties. The Academy strives to maximize the educational, social and emotional well-being of each student. There are approximately 60 professionals assigned to educate 180 students, with 2 to 3 teachers per classroom. Six social workers oversee all in and out of school needs and they provide character education and social skills training, as part of the schools curriculum. Group and individual counseling is provided, consistent with each students Individualized Education Program. The educational program of Washington Academy is designed to meet the New Jersey Core Content Standards and meet the requirements of the students’ IEP. Time is invested with each student, family and sending school district, in order to assist students toward achieving their goals.