Cns/pathways Academy

The Center for Neurodevelopmental Services (CNS) - Pathways Academy is a year-round, day school that provides comprehensive therapeutic and educational services to children and adolescents with Asperger's Syndrome, NLD, and related disorders.
Pathways Academy is fully approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
At Pathways, children with similar cognitive, learning, and developmental profiles are clustered together to facilitate group learning.
Additionally, each child is provided with an Individualized Education Program that fosters his/her own social and academic growth.
Social Pragmatics classes are part of the core curriculum for all students.
This form of therapy is provided in group format and integrated into each student's individual learning program.
Pathways Academy also provides other Speech/Language therapy, as well as Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration, as needed.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
School Calendar
School Motto
Putting People First in Mental Health

Student Body

Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Cns/pathways Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Cns/pathways Academy?
The application deadline for Cns/pathways Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Middlesex County, MA is $28,326 for elementary schools and $48,008 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Middlesex County, MA is 59% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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