Nazareth was founded in 1901 by the Sisters of Mercy.
It was incorporated as a private, non-profit corporation in 1967.
The mission of Nazareth is to provide high quality, family oriented, trauma informed care to troubled youth and their families in an environment of love, mercy, compassion, justice and peace.
Nazareth`s philosophy of service has been and is to serve, not to be served.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mcauley Nazareth Home For Boys ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Emotional and behavioral challenges
Year Founded
1901
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Nazareth is a comprehensive group, residential and day special education facility, providing therapeutic, clinical, educational and milieu services to troubled youth to stabilize their behavior and prepare them for a less restrictive environment relative to their individual treatment plan. We provide a full range of services individually tailored to give our youth what they need to become productive people: small group living; special education; individual, group , and family therapy; sensory integration supports; social services to family; vocational counseling; out-patient medical services; dental care; speech therapy; occupational therapy; psychological testing; development of vocational skills; job counseling; and recreational activities on grounds and in the community. Nazareth is a comprehensive group, residential and day special education facility, providing therapeutic, clinical, educational and milieu services to troubled youth to stabilize their behavior and prepare them for a less restrictive environment relative to their individual treatment plan. We provide a full range of services individually tailored to give our youth what they need to become productive people: small group living; special education; individual, group , and family therapy; sensory integration supports; social services to family; vocational counseling; out-patient medical services; dental care; speech therapy; occupational therapy; psychological testing; development of vocational skills; job counseling; and recreational activities on grounds and in the community. Nazareth is a comprehensive group, residential and day special education facility, providing therapeutic, clinical, educational and milieu services to troubled youth to stabilize their behavior and prepare them for a less restrictive environment relative to their individual treatment plan. We provide a full range of services individually tailored to give our youth what they need to become productive people: small group living; special education; individual, group , and family therapy; sensory integration supports; social services to family; vocational counseling; out-patient medical services; dental care; speech therapy; occupational therapy; psychological testing; development of vocational skills; job counseling; and recreational activities on grounds and in the community. Nazareth is a comprehensive group, residential and day special education facility, providing therapeutic, clinical, educational and milieu services to troubled youth to stabilize their behavior and prepare them for a less restrictive environment relative to their individual treatment plan. We provide a full range of services individually tailored to give our youth what they need to become productive people: small group living; special education; individual, group , and family therapy; sensory integration supports; social services to family; vocational counseling; out-patient medical services; dental care; speech therapy; occupational therapy; psychological testing; development of vocational skills; job counseling; and recreational activities on grounds and in the community. Nazareth is a comprehensive group, residential and day special education facility, providing therapeutic, clinical, educational and milieu services to troubled youth to stabilize their behavior and prepare them for a less restrictive environment relative to their individual treatment plan. We provide a full range of services individually tailored to give our youth what they need to become productive people: small group living; special education; individual, group , and family therapy; sensory integration supports; social services to family; vocational counseling; out-patient medical services; dental care; speech therapy; occupational therapy; psychological testing; development of vocational skills; job counseling; and recreational activities on grounds and in the community. Nazareth is a comprehensive group, residential and day special education facility, providing therapeutic, clinical, educational and milieu services to troubled youth to stabilize their behavior and prepare them for a less restrictive environment relative to their individual treatment plan. We provide a full range of services individually tailored to give our youth what they need to become productive people: small group living; special education; individual, group , and family therapy; sensory integration supports; social services to family; vocational counseling; out-patient medical services; dental care; speech therapy; occupational therapy; psychological testing; development of vocational skills; job counseling; and recreational activities on grounds and in the community. Nazareth is a comprehensive group, residential and day special education facility, providing therapeutic, clinical, educational and milieu services to troubled youth to stabilize their behavior and prepare them for a less restrictive environment relative to their individual treatment plan. We provide a full range of services individually tailored to give our youth what they need to become productive people: small group living; special education; individual, group , and family therapy; sensory integration supports; social services to family; vocational counseling; out-patient medical services; dental care; speech therapy; occupational therapy; psychological testing; development of vocational skills; job counseling; and recreational activities on grounds and in the community. Nazareth is a comprehensive group, residential and day special education facility, providing therapeutic, clinical, educational and milieu services to troubled youth to stabilize their behavior and prepare them for a less restrictive environment relative to their individual treatment plan. We provide a full range of services individually tailored to give our youth what they need to become productive people: small group living; special education; individual, group , and family therapy; sensory integration supports; social services to family; vocational counseling; out-patient medical services; dental care; speech therapy; occupational therapy; psychological testing; development of vocational skills; job counseling; and recreational activities on grounds and in the community. Nazareth is a comprehensive group, residential and day special education facility, providing therapeutic, clinical, educational and milieu services to troubled youth to stabilize their behavior and prepare them for a less restrictive environment relative to their individual treatment plan. We provide a full range of services individually tailored to give our youth what they need to become productive people: small group living; special education; individual, group , and family therapy; sensory integration supports; social services to family; vocational counseling; out-patient medical services; dental care; speech therapy; occupational therapy; psychological testing; development of vocational skills; job counseling; and recreational activities on grounds and in the community.
Source: Verified school update
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