Regional Day School serves 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Regional Day School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Regional Day School's student population of 60 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Gerard J. Dynes Regional Day School strives to provide our students with the skills necessary to become functional members of society at their own individual ability level.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Regional Day School is 0.67, 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
3:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
11%
Hispanic
35%
34%
Black
45%
14%
White
8%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Regional Day School often compared to?
Regional Day Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Life Skills Continuum, Autistic Continuum by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Regional Day School?
60 students attend Regional Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Regional Day School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Regional Day School?
Regional Day School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Regional Day School offer ?
Regional Day School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Regional Day School part of?
Regional Day School is part of Jersey City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools.
In what neighborhood is Regional Day School located?
Regional Day School is located in the Bergen Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 6 other public schools located in Bergen Lafayette.
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