Banyan Upper School serves 31 students in grades 9-12. The student:teacher of Banyan Upper School is 4:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Strong Roots. Strong Minds.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Banyan Upper School?
The application deadline for Banyan Upper School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Banyan Upper School is Pioneer Academy (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Lady Of Holy Angels School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Monarch Montessori School (0.1 miles away)
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Our Lady Of Holy Angels School
(Catholic)
471 Main Street
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 256-1132
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 256-1132
- miles
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Monarch Montessori School
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(972) 928-3605
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(972) 928-3605
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Tiny Tiki's Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
601 Main St
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 256-8180
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 256-8180
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 39 students
Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
56 Pier Ln
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-4161
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-4161
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
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Daycare / Preschool
76 Little Falls Road
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(973) 227-5577
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-5577
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-K
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(973) 405-5169
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
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(973) 808-1998
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 808-1998
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Miles
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Our Lady Of Holy Angels School
(Catholic)
471 Main Street
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 256-1132
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 256-1132
- miles
Gr: K-8 | 102 students
Tiny Tiki's Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
601 Main St
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 256-8180
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 256-8180
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 39 students
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
400 Totowa Rd
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-8824
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-8824
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Glenview Academy ![Glenview Academy Photo - Our students grow in their understanding of academics, social skills and the world around them. Developing a passion for learning is our common goal.]( "Glenview Academy Photo - Our students grow in their understanding of academics, social skills and the world around them. Developing a passion for learning is our common goal.")
Special Education School
185 Cozy Lake Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 808-1998
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 808-1998
2.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Monarch Montessori School
Montessori School
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Little Falls, NJ 07424
(972) 928-3605
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(972) 928-3605
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Tiny Tiki's Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
601 Main St
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 256-8180
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 256-8180
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 39 students
Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
56 Pier Ln
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-4161
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-4161
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
76 Little Falls Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-5577
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-5577
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-K
164 Totowa Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 405-5169
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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