Mercer County, NJ Dyslexia Resources
Five private schools here specialize in dyslexia, including the state's only Orton-Gillingham Academy accredited school.
More about dyslexia help in Mercer County
The Bridge Academy and Newgrange School are state-approved, so a district can place a student there. Cambridge, Laurel, and Lewis are independent schools; ask each about cost.
The College of New Jersey in Ewing offers reading tutoring and an assistive technology center. The state's county office in Trenton has a special education specialist.
Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in Mercer County
Local help. Pick what you need.
Official help
What your state says schools must do.
Mercer County Office of Education (opens in a new tab)
Serves Mercer County
The state's local office; its special education specialist can explain your rights.
New Jersey Department of Education: Office of Learning Equity and Academic Recovery (opens in a new tab)
The state's literacy office: K-3 reading screening rules and the NJ Literacy Framework.
Tutoring and programs
Explicit, structured reading help.
The College of New Jersey Literacy Advancement Project (opens in a new tab)
Reading tutoring for grades 1-12 by trained college students, plus referrals for dyslexia testing.
Audiobooks and tech
Keep learning while reading catches up.
Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) (opens in a new tab)
Try out or borrow assistive technology devices before you buy them.
Assistive Technology Center at The College of New Jersey (opens in a new tab)
State-funded assistive technology training for schools and guides that help families choose tools.
Schools for dyslexia in Mercer County
Each one has a documented reading program. Ask to see it.
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- Dyslexia school
The Bridge Academy(opens in a new tab)
Lawrenceville · Ages 8-18
State-approved school for students with dyslexia, ages 8-18, built on Orton-Gillingham.
Financial aidAOGPE-accredited schoolNJDOE-approved private school for students with disabilities - Dyslexia school
Laurel School of Princeton(opens in a new tab)
Hopewell · Grades 1-12
School for students with dyslexia, grades 1-12, with daily small-group Wilson or Orton-Gillingham reading.
- Dyslexia school
Newgrange School(opens in a new tab)
Hopewell · Grades 2-12
State-approved school for students with language-based learning differences, grades 2-12.
Financial aidNJDOE-approved private school for students with disabilities - Dyslexia school
The Cambridge School(opens in a new tab)
Pennington · Grades K-12
K-12 school for students with dyslexia and ADHD, using Wilson and Orton-Gillingham.
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
The Lewis School of Princeton(opens in a new tab)
Princeton · Grades PK-12
Ungraded school, pre-K to high school, for students with dyslexia and related learning differences.
- PrivateExtra reading help
The Pennington School (Cervone Center for Learning)(opens in a new tab)
Pennington · Grades 6-12
College-prep school, grades 6-12, whose Cervone Center adds Wilson or Orton-Gillingham reading support.
BoardingFinancial aid
Go-to contacts for Mercer County
State and regional offices that serve Mercer County.
Free parent help
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Phone help with IEPs and special education rights, in English and Spanish.
FreeEspañolState dyslexia guidance
New Jersey Dyslexia Handbook
The state's dyslexia guide: warning signs, screening, teaching methods, and accommodations.
FreeSpecial education office
New Jersey Department of Education: Office of Special Education
Your special education rights booklet in 12 languages, plus a state ombudsman for questions.
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More go-to contacts
Parent-led dyslexia group
Decoding Dyslexia NJ(opens in a new tab)
Dyslexia association
International Dyslexia Association New Jersey Branch(opens in a new tab)
Job help for adults
NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services(opens in a new tab)
Reading in Mercer County
Adults in the county; students across New Jersey.
4th graders reading at Proficient
Public schools. The Nation's Report Card (NAEP), 2024
8th graders reading at Proficient
Public schools. The Nation's Report Card (NAEP), 2024
Adults who struggle to read
Ages 16 to 74 at or below Level 1 in a national adult skills survey (PIAAC), data through 2017
NAEP Proficient is a high bar, not the same as “on grade level.” Adult figures are model estimates. Sources: The Nation’s Report Card and the U.S. PIAAC Skills Map, both from NCES.
See reading scores in every stateMore dyslexia help in New Jersey
The state guide and nearby county guides.
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Sources for this page (3)
- Superintendent of Schools | Mercer County, NJ — Mercer County Office of Education (NJDOE) lists a County Special Education Specialist.
- OGA Accredited Instructional Programs in Schools — The Bridge Academy (Lawrenceville) is the only New Jersey school on the list.
- NJDOE Approved Private Schools for Students with Disabilities (In State) — Bridge Academy and Newgrange School are listed; Cambridge, Laurel, Lewis, and Pennington are not.
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