The Deron School is a State Approved 草榴社区 Special Education for the Disabled. We serve multply disabled students including Autism, ages 3-21 in Montclair and Union , NJ.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
multiple disabilites, Autism
Year Founded
1967
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
8 students
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The Deron School is an approved private school for the disabled, serving multiply disabled students including autism, ages 3-21. We are located in both Montclair and Union, NJ.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Deron School 1 offer a summer program?
Yes, Deron School 1 offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
When is the application deadline for Deron School 1?
The application deadline for Deron School 1 is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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