Green Brook Academy is a private school servicing students in need of behavioral support due to emotional and behavioral disabilities.
Our school philosophy has remained the same since our doors opened 30 years ago.
"The Philosophy of an institution is the touchstone by which all those involved, in said institution; gain a sense of direction and mission".
Green Brook Academy is a private school that believes that students with special learning problems due to severe emotional disturbance need an individualized program that combines academic skills with supportive counseling.
Counseling is not an isolated agent, but rather an integral component of the entire school program.
All staff are considered essential elements of the therapeutic process that will help students at Green Brook Academy achieve a sense of self-worth and work towards the goal of becoming contributing members of society.
Students come to the Academy with a variety of experiences, skills, and emotional needs.
The necessity to have the program tailored to their needs, rather than their needs ignored for a static program, shall be the foundation of the success of this institution.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Green Brook Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Green Brook Academy is a private school servicing students in need of behavioral support due to emotional and behavioral disabilities. Our school philosophy has remained the same since our doors opened 30 years ago. "The Philosophy of an institution is the touchstone by which all those involved, in said institution; gain a sense of direction and mission". Green Brook Academy is a private school that believes that students with special learning problems due to severe emotional disturbance need an individualized program that combines academic skills with supportive counseling. Counseling is not an isolated agent, but rather an integral component of the entire school program. All staff are considered essential elements of the therapeutic process that will help students at Green Brook Academy achieve a sense of self-worth and work towards the goal of becoming contributing members of society. Students come to the Academy with a variety of experiences, skills, and emotional needs. The necessity to have the program tailored to their needs, rather than their needs ignored for a static program, shall be the foundation of the success of this institution.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Green Brook Academy?
The application deadline for Green Brook Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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