N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School

Bergen County Special Services School District

333 EAST RIDGEWOOD AVENUE
PARAMUS, NJ 07652

www.bergen.org

97 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The N.A. Bleshman Regional Day School, located in Paramus, New Jersey, is a specialized public school operated by the Bergen County Special Services School District. The school is dedicated to providing comprehensive educational, therapeutic, and vocational programs for students with significant disabilities, typically ranging from ages 3 to 21. By fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, the institution focuses on helping students develop essential life skills, communication abilities, and social independence, tailored to the specific needs outlined in each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Beyond traditional academics, the school emphasizes a holistic approach by integrating multi-disciplinary support services into the daily curriculum. This includes access to speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and nursing services, all delivered by a team of highly trained professionals. Through a combination of small class sizes, individualized instruction, and community-based learning opportunities, N.A. Bleshman strives to empower its students to reach their highest potential and transition successfully into their post-secondary lives.

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	44
Black	14
Asian	12
Two or More	3

Hispanic
44 (45.4%)
White
24 (24.7%)
Black
14 (14.4%)
Asian
12 (12.4%)
Two or More
3 (3.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bergen County Special Services School District
Phone:	(201)343-6000
Website:	http://www.bergen.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	97
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 3

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 1