The Walker School

1968 Central Ave, Needham, MA, 02492-0249
Tel: (781)449-4500
Grades: K - 8 | 66 students
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School Overview:
The Walker School
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Many LD related issues
Student Body
Total Students 66 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 21% (MA School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 3:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 10 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $77,000
Tuition Notes Rates are authorized by OSD for both day and residential services
Acceptance Rate 90%
Admissions Director Lisa Danovitch
Admissions Associate Michelle Giordano

Nearby Schools:

The Walker School
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
Tenacre Country Day School
Gr. PK-6 | 2.1 mi. away
Chestnut Children's Center
Gr. PK-K | 2.1 mi. away
The Brighton School
Gr. PK-6 | 2.1 mi. away
Monsignor Haddad Middle
Gr. 7-9 | 2.4 mi. away
The Eliot Montessori School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 2.5 mi. away

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