Clearway School is dedicated to providing quality, specialized instruction to students with learning disabilities.
We are a community that celebrates the diversity of the individual and the many paths to success.
We welcome students who may have had difficult prior experiences in school and help them to re-engage in the exploration of their academic, artistic, social, vocational, and civic passions.
Our goal is to build independent skills through small group, multi-sensory instruction that provides true access to the general curriculum.
Our collaborative team approach challenges students to identify and commit to individual goals integrated across the community.
Communication with families, sending school districts, and collateral service providers is essential to this approach.
Clearway School honors the individual learning style of each student and cultivates respect for self, others, and the environment.
We are committed to providing transitional support for students as they successfully return to public schools or pursue post-secondary options, including college, with a better understanding of themselves and their responsibilities.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Yearly Tuition: $60,300
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Language-based disability, Autism, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia
Year Founded
1975
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 30, 2025
School Motto
We are Clearway School
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
5 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$60,300
Tuition Notes
referrals are made by public schools who pay tuition
Summer Program Cost
$6,000
Summer Program Cost Notes
referrals are made by public schools who pay tuition
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Thursday after-school social program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
After School Basketball, After-school soccer
Thursday after-school social program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
After School Basketball, After-school soccer
School Notes
- Clearway School is dedicated to providing quality, specialized instruction to students with learning disabilities. We are a community that celebrates the diversity of the individual and the many paths to success. We welcome students who may have had difficult prior experiences in school and help them to re-engage in the exploration of their academic, artistic, social, vocational, and civic passions. Our goal is to build independent skills through small group, multi-sensory instruction that provides true access to the general curriculum. Our collaborative team approach challenges students to identify and commit to individual goals integrated across the community. Communication with families, sending school districts, and collateral service providers is essential to this approach. Clearway School honors the individual learning style of each student and cultivates respect for self, others, and the environment. We are committed to providing transitional support for students as they successfully return to public schools or pursue post-secondary options, including college, with a better understanding of themselves and their responsibilities.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Clearway School cost?
Clearway School's tuition is approximately $60,300 for private students and $6,000 for summer students.
Does Clearway School offer a summer program?
Yes, Clearway School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Clearway School offer?
Clearway School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Clearway School?
The application deadline for Clearway School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Clearway School located?
Clearway School is located in the Nonantum neighborhood of Newton, MA. There are 2 other private schools located in Nonantum.
School Reviews
5 8/17/2022
Clearway changed my child's life. The staff cares about all of the students and their families. They individualize the course work and expectations based on the child's needs, while at the same time making sure all the students are involved and active in the school community setting. My son started Clearway after years of bouncing through multiple schools. His severe reading disability had stopped him from making any real progress in school. The school he attended previous to Clearway (also an out-of-district school ]) said the goal was for my child to be able to read a menu. When he graduated from Clearway he could read books and keep up with subtitles while watching a movie. his disabilities will be a lifelong struggle, but without Clearway he would not have had the scaffolding to learn and be successful. My son and I will be forever grateful to Clearway for giving him a chance to attend and succeed.
5 3/30/2020
Clearway is a very special place. Run by four co directors who each also serve as educational advisors to several students and some of whom also teach and supported by outstanding teachers and staff, Clearway changes lives. The school is equally committed to each students academic and social/emotional growth. Everything is individualized and carried out with clarity, care and compassion. The staff are excellent teachers and outstanding mentors who know so much about each child it is mind boggling. I feel very lucky that my daughter is a student here.
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