The Children's Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf is a school, established in 1876, for students from birth to age twenty-two who are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or hearing with complex.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked MA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Beverly School For The Deaf 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 Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1876
Student Body
Total Students
157 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beverly School For The Deaf's ranking?
Beverly School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Beverly School For The Deaf?
The application deadline for Beverly School For The Deaf is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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