Daretown School serves 28 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daretown School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Daretown School's student population of 28 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Daretown School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Hispanic
21%
35%
Black
54%
14%
White
14%
37%
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Daretown School?
The graduation rate of Daretown School is 50%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend Daretown School?
28 students attend Daretown School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Daretown School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daretown School?
Daretown School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Daretown School offer ?
Daretown School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daretown School part of?
Daretown School is part of Salem County Special Services School District.
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