The Gifford School

177 Boston Post Rd, Weston, MA, 02493-0219
Tel: (781)899-9500
Grades: 3 - 12 | 88 students
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Gifford is an evolving school community committed to providing its students and faculty with an environment that encourages and nourishes individuality, diversity, and personal and professional growth. Gifford is a private, nonprofit coeducational day school providing a specialized educational and clinical program for students who face a variety of learning, behavioral and/or emotional challenges. Gifford serves over 100 students ranging from eight year olds to high school seniors. Students come from over 60 cities and towns throughout Massachusetts. Guided by a devoted staff of educators and clinicians, in partnership with the students' families, The Gifford School strives to help students achieve their full potential, both academically and socially. Gifford is licensed as an approved program by the Massachusetts Department of Education.

School Overview:
The Gifford School
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 3 - 12
Student Body
Total Students 88 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 10% (MA School Avg.: 24%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

School Notes:

  • Gifford is an evolving school community committed to providing its students and faculty with an environment that encourages and nourishes individuality, diversity, and personal and professional growth. Gifford is a private, nonprofit coeducational day school providing a specialized educational and clinical program for students who face a variety of learning, behavioral and/or emotional challenges. Gifford serves over 100 students ranging from eight year olds to high school seniors. Students come from over 60 cities and towns throughout Massachusetts. Guided by a devoted staff of educators and clinicians, in partnership with the students' families, The Gifford School strives to help students achieve their full potential, both academically and socially. Gifford is licensed as an approved program by the Massachusetts Department of Education.

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Nearby Schools:

The Gifford School
Gr. 3-12 | 0 mi. away
The Meadowbrook School Of Weston
Gr. K-9 | 0.9 mi. away
The Cambridge School Of Weston
Gr. 9-12 | 1.3 mi. away
Beginnings Child Development Center
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 1.9 mi. away
Milestones Day School
Gr. PK | 2.2 mi. away
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
Gr. 9-12 | 2.4 mi. away

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