Meeting Street/the Schwartz Center

The Schwartz School is a Department of Education approved program at Meeting Street of Massachusetts, Inc.
It encompasses ungraded classrooms with ages ranging from 3-22 years.
The program also includes RN's and LPN's and licensed therapeutic staff in the areas of speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and sensory integration.
Parents are encouraged to participate in classroom activities, as well as parent support groups, special events, and daily communication with classroom staff.
The program is designed to serve students with multiple disabilities who demonstrate potential for progress.
Diagnoses of our students include, but are not limited to, physical disabilities, visual impairment, hearing impairment, developmental disabilities, communication disorders, sensory-motor delays, deafblindness, and a variety of other conditions.
Educational and therapeutic service delivery is transdisciplinary, with services delivered within the classroom as well as one-on-one.
Community involvement is a strong component of the program, with opportunity for participation in aquatic therapy and hippotherapy services provided.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1947

Student Body

Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Meeting Street/the Schwartz Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • The Schwartz School is a Department of Education approved program at Meeting Street. It encompasses ungraded classrooms with ages ranging from 3-22 years. The program also includes RN's and LPN's and licensed therapeutic staff in the areas of speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and sensory integration. Parents are encouraged to participate in classroom activities, as well as parent support groups, special events, and daily communication with classroom staff. The program is designed to serve students with multiple disabilities who demonstrate potential for progress. Diagnoses of our students include, but are not limited to, physical disabilities, visual impairment, hearing impairment, developmental disabilities, communication disorders, sensory-motor delays, deafblindness, and a variety of other conditions. Educational and therapeutic service delivery is transdisciplinary, with services delivered within the classroom as well as one-on-one. Community involvement is a strong component of the program, with opportunity for participation in aquatic therapy and hippotherapy services provided.
Source: Verified school update

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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