Meridian Academy Photo - Students in our 8th grade Marine Science class carry out original field research in the Charles River with Sea Perches -- remotely-operated submersible vessels designed at MIT and built by the students.

Top 5 Best Massachusetts Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 private elementary schools with special program emphasis serving 3,725 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private elementary schools in Massachusetts include German International School Boston, Newton Country Day School, and The Brighton School.
The average tuition cost is $28,795, which is higher than the Massachusetts private elementary school average tuition cost of $24,252.
23% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked Massachusetts Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Brighton School
The Brighton School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(10)
360 Water Street
Framingham, MA 01705
(508) 877-8200
Grades: PK-6
| 65 students
New England Innovation Academy
New England Innovation Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
280 Locke Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
The Sage School
The Sage School Photo - Upper School Students explore collaboration and communication on our Morahan Low Elements Course.
Special Program Emphasis
(12)
171 Mechanic St
Foxboro, MA 02035
(508) 543-9619
Grades: NS-8
| 142 students
Cats Academy
Cats Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Grades: 8-12
| 327 students
German International School Boston
German International School Boston Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
57 Holton Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 304 students
The Hartsbrook School
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
193 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 586-1908
Grades: PK-12
| 277 students
International School Of Boston
International School Of Boston Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
45 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 499-1451
Grades: NS-12
| 579 students
Maimonides School Elementary Section
Maimonides School Elementary Section Photo - Our Middle School students visited the lab at Biogen Idec in Cambridge.
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
34 Philbrick Rd
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 232-4452
Grades: PK-12
| 363 students
Meridian Academy
Meridian Academy Photo - Students in our 8th grade Marine Science class carry out original field research in the Charles River with Sea Perches -- remotely-operated submersible vessels designed at MIT and built by the students.
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
54 Brookside Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 277-1118
Grades: 5-12
| 103 students
Newton Country Day School
Newton Country Day School Photo - Newton Country Day School's lovely suburban campus includes classroom space, state-of-the-art science labs, a library, a theatre, a new athletic and wellness center, and playing fields.
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
785 Centre St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 244-4246
Grades: 5-12
| 381 students
Acera School
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
5 Lowell Avenue
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-3489
Grades: K-9
| 124 students
Cornerstone Academy
Special Program Emphasis
(11)
5 Oak Ave
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9976
Grades: K-6
| 57 students
Eagle Hill School
Eagle Hill School Photo - A birds eye view of our 300 acre campus.
Special Program Emphasis
242 Old Petersham Rd
Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 477-6000
Grades: 8-12
| 211 students
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
257 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-6622
Grades: K-6
| 59 students
Maple Dene Elementary School
Special Program Emphasis
83 Hollis St
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 433-5695
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
Pakachoag Acres-millbury
Special Program Emphasis
08 Millbury Avenue Millbury, MA 01527
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-1066
Grades: PK-2
| 84 students
Playful Minds
Special Program Emphasis
200 Birnie Ave
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 747-3757
Grades: K-6
| 30 students
St. Pauls Choir School
St. Pauls Choir School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(10)
29 Mount Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
Grades: 3-8
| 42 students
Samuel Fuller School
Samuel Fuller School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
6 Plympton St
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 947-3217
Grades: K-12
| 90 students
Sudbury Valley School
Sudbury Valley School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
2 Winch St
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-3030
Grades: NS-12
| 120 students
Waldorf School at Moraine Farm
Waldorf School at Moraine Farm Photo - Waldorf School at Moraine Farm was founded in 1986 as the Cape Ann Waldorf School in Gloucester, MA. In 2010 we moved to our current, permanent location on 10 acres of the historic Moraine Farm property in Beverly.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
701 Cabot St
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-8811
Grades: NS-5
| 117 students
Waldorf School Of Cape Cod
Waldorf School Of Cape Cod Photo - Marine Ecology Middle School Elective
Special Program Emphasis
140 Old Oyster Rd
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 420-1005
Grades: PK-7
| 116 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts include German International School Boston, Newton Country Day School, and The Brighton School.
How many private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Massachusetts?
22 private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Massachusetts.
How much do private elementary schools with special program emphasis cost in Massachusetts?
The average tuition cost is $28,795, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $24,252.
How diverse are private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts private elementary schools with special program emphasis are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private elementary schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
23% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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