For the 2025 school year, there are 119 special education private schools serving 7,133 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked special education private schools in Massachusetts include Landmark High School, Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech, and Dearborn Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 69%.
Top Ranked Massachusetts Special Education Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Milestones Day School![Milestones Day School Photo - Milestones Day School]( "Milestones Day School Photo - Milestones Day School")
Special Education School
410 Totten Pond Road
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
25 Baker Bridge Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
(781) 259-8342
Lincoln, MA 01773
(781) 259-8342
Grades: 1-9
| 447 students
Clark School Boston
Special Education School
1 Whitman Road, Canton
Canton, MA 02021
(281) 821-3499
Canton, MA 02021
(281) 821-3499
Grades: NS-2
| 24 students
Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech
Special Education School
45 Round Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-1113
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-1113
Grades: PK-6
| 15 students
575 WASHINGTON STREET
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Grades: 3-12
| 57 students
Hillcrest Educational Foundation
Special Education School
788 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 637-2834
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 637-2834
Grades: 1-12
| 314 students
167 Bridge Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 236-3000
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 236-3000
Grades: 2-8
| 168 students
429 Hale St
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3266
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3266
Grades: 2-12
| 316 students
League School for Autism![League School for Autism Photo]( "League School for Autism Photo")
Special Education School
300 Boston Providence Turnpike
Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 850-3900
Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 850-3900
Grades: PK-12
| 110 students
The Learning Center For The Deaf![The Learning Center For The Deaf Photo]( "The Learning Center For The Deaf Photo")
Special Education School
848 Central St
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 879-5110
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 879-5110
Grades: PK-12
| 167 students
Mcauley Nazareth Home For Boys
All-boys | Special Education School
77 Mulberry St
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-4886
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-4886
Grades: 2-8
| 12 students
New England Academy
Special Education School
96 Cherry Hill Drive
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-1103
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-1103
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
Pallotta Day School
Special Education School
1125 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-5221
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-5221
Grades: 2-8
| 28 students
Perkins School For The Blind![Perkins School For The Blind Photo - A student smiles broadly at his mother as a teacher offers his right hand for a low five.]( "Perkins School For The Blind Photo - A student smiles broadly at his mother as a teacher offers his right hand for a low five.")
Special Education School
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-7573
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-7573
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Seven Hills/stetson School![Seven Hills/stetson School Photo - Cutting Lodge]( "Seven Hills/stetson School Photo - Cutting Lodge")
All-boys | Special Education School
455 South St
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4541
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4541
Grades: 4-12
| 67 students
Anchor Academy
Special Education School
49 Plymouth St
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 947-0131
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 947-0131
Grades: 5-12
| 40 students
Arlington School
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2124
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2124
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
B C Campus School
Special Education School
140 Commonwealth Ave, Campion Hall 197
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 552-3223
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 552-3223
Grades: PK-10
| 25 students
Bay Cove Academy
Special Education School
156 Lawton St
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 739-1794
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 739-1794
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Berkshire Meadows
Special Education School
249 N Plain Rd
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 528-2523
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 528-2523
Grades: Inquire with school
| 21 students
Beverly School For The Deaf
Special Education School
6 Echo Ave
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
Grades: PK-12
| 157 students
Campion Hall Rm. 197
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 552-3223
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 552-3223
Grades: 1-12
| 26 students
Boston Higashi School
Special Education School
800 N Main St
Randolph, MA 02368
(781) 961-0800
Randolph, MA 02368
(781) 961-0800
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
Brandon School & Residental Treatment
All-boys | Special Education School
27 Winter St
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-6400
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-6400
Grades: 5-12
| 39 students
Cardinal Cushing Centers![Cardinal Cushing Centers Photo - Our educational and vocational programs provide a full complement of services including; speech, occupational, and physical therapies, art and music therapy, and adapted physical education.]( "Cardinal Cushing Centers Photo - Our educational and vocational programs provide a full complement of services including; speech, occupational, and physical therapies, art and music therapy, and adapted physical education.")
Special Education School
405 Washington St
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-6371
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-6371
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Center For Applied Behavioral Instruction School
Special Education School
345 Greenwood St A
Worcester, MA 01607
(508) 363-0201
Worcester, MA 01607
(508) 363-0201
Grades: 2-12
| 41 students
Center School
Special Education School
30 Center St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
Grades: 2-12
| 68 students
1 Pleasant St
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-9348
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-9348
Grades: 6-12
| 94 students
Christopher Donovan Day School- Inc
Special Education School
Po Box 1292
Onset, MA 02558
(508) 295-5232
Onset, MA 02558
(508) 295-5232
Grades: 10
| 1 students
573B Washington Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 964-6186
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 964-6186
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Clifford Academy
Special Education School
399 Lincoln Rd
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 734-1989
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 734-1989
Grades: 7-12
| 17 students
Cns/pathways Academy
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2847
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2847
Grades: 4-12
| 31 students
Community Therapeutic Day School
Special Education School
187 Spring St
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-7081
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-7081
Grades: Inquire with school
| 32 students
Compass
Special Education School
290 Bowdoin St 294
Dorchester, MA 02122
(857) 220-2333
Dorchester, MA 02122
(857) 220-2333
Grades: K-12
| 59 students
142 North Rd
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 369-1444
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 369-1444
Grades: Inquire with school
| 60 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked special education private schools in Massachusetts include Landmark High School, Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech, and Dearborn Academy.
How many special education private schools are located in Massachusetts?
119 special education private schools are located in Massachusetts.
How diverse are special education private schools in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts special education private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 29%.
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