Holmstead students between the ages of 13 and 18 possess high intellectual potential but have been unable to achieve successfully in traditional school settings.
The Holmstead School provides an educational and therapeutic milieu, which emphasizes innovative and flexible education for bright adolescents who need to be challenged in order to change their motivation and performance.
Students at Holmstead who are finding both academic success and behavioral growth are encouraged to remain in the program through their senior year.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Holmstead School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
AP Courses
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
5 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
42 courses
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Holmstead School cost?
Holmstead School's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.
What is Holmstead School's ranking?
Holmstead School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Holmstead School?
The application deadline for Holmstead School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 11/22/2024
This school's academics are subpar at best. The other students are bad influences, and the school has no control over the shenanigans that go on in the school. Please keep your child away from that so-called school.
5 5/6/2018
I wholeheartedly endorse this school. After a previous year of school refusal and crisis, my daughter has regained her sense of self, safety, and groundedness while at Holmstead. Her grades have improved and she`s now back on the high honor roll. She willingly gets up on her own every day to go to school. She loves the Holmstead tribe! And they don`t baby these kids...but give them the appropriate academic and therapuetic supports. They work with you to get the individualized plan your kid needs to succeed. A+!!!
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