German International School Boston Photo

Top 10 Best Massachusetts Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 3,918 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private high schools in Massachusetts include Boston University Academy, German International School Boston, and Newton Country Day School.
The average tuition cost is $40,616, which is higher than the Massachusetts private high school average tuition cost of $40,011.
21% of private high 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 High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Buxton School
Buxton School Photo - Mountain Day!
Special Program Emphasis
291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-3919
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Miss Hall's School
Miss Hall's School Photo - "The best thing about MHS is how friendly everyone is and how easy it is to become part of the community. I had an abundance of new friends on the first day of orientation, and I had bonded with my teachers by the end of the first week of classes." - Current Student
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
(11)
492 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 205 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
Boston University Academy
Boston University Academy Photo - Boston University Academy provides a "ceilingless" educational experience, one in which students' zeal for learning takes them as far as they are capable.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
One University Road
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Cats Academy
Cats Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Grades: 8-12
| 327 students
Gann Academy-the New Jewish High School
Gann Academy-the New Jewish High School Photo - Gann students volunteer at Cradles to Crayons in Boston.
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
333 Forest Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 642-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 321 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
Berkshire Waldorf High School
Special Program Emphasis
14 Pine Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 37 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
North American Hockey Academy
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
900 Worcester St
Wellesley, MA 02482
(508) 277-9752
Grades: 9-12
| 28 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 High School Of Massachusetts Bay
Waldorf High School Of Massachusetts Bay Photo - Students working on their projects for the theater arts workshop. At Waldorf High School, there are many opportunities to be involved in theater and drama productions.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
160 Lexington St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 489-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts include Boston University Academy, German International School Boston, and Newton Country Day School.
How many private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Massachusetts?
19 private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Massachusetts.
How much do private high schools with special program emphasis cost in Massachusetts?
The average tuition cost is $40,616, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $40,011.
How diverse are private high schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts private high schools with special program emphasis are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private high schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
21% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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