Clarke School East is a private, non-profit educational program devoted to teaching deaf and hard-of-hearing children to listen and talk.
The school opened in 1995 in response to the growing need for oral deaf education in Greater Boston.
Currently, more than 30 children with hearing loss are benefiting from our program that focuses on the development of listening, thinking, and conversational skills.
We have been welcoming families from the Greater Boston area, Cape Cod, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
Clarke School East provides early intervention services, has preschool and kindergarten classes, as well as mainstreaming and cochlear implant rehabilitation services.
Our students use cochlear implants, hearing aids, and FM systems.
Clarke School East began in July of 1995 and is a program modeled after the renowned Clarke School for the Deaf/Center for Oral Education's successful early intervention, mainstream and preschool programs.
Our program is designed to meet the audiological, educational and communication needs of young deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families living in the greater Boston area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 31%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Clarke School East is a private, non-profit educational program devoted to teaching deaf and hard-of-hearing children to listen and talk. The school opened in 1995 in response to the growing need for oral deaf education in Greater Boston. Currently, more than 30 children with hearing loss are benefiting from our program that focuses on the development of listening, thinking, and conversational skills. We have been welcoming families from the Greater Boston area, Cape Cod, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Clarke School East provides early intervention services, has preschool and kindergarten classes, as well as mainstreaming and cochlear implant rehabilitation services. Our students use cochlear implants, hearing aids, and FM systems. Clarke School East began in July of 1995 and is a program modeled after the renowned Clarke School for the Deaf/Center for Oral Education's successful early intervention, mainstream and preschool programs. Our program is designed to meet the audiological, educational and communication needs of young deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families living in the greater Boston area.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dba:clarke School Boston often compared to?
Dba:clarke School Boston is often viewed alongside schools like Beverly School For The Deaf by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Dba:clarke School Boston?
The application deadline for Dba:clarke School Boston is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Dba:clarke School Boston vs. Beverly School For The Deaf
The nearest high school to Dba:clarke School Boston is The Judge Rotenberg Center (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clark School Boston (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Canton KinderCare (0.1 miles away)
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Canton KinderCare ![Canton KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "Canton KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
440 Turnpike St.
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-8822
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-8822
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 22 students
The Blue Hill Montessori School
Montessori School
163 Turnpike Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-5230
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-5230
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Clark School Boston
Special Education School
1 Whitman Road, Canton
Canton, MA 02021
(281) 821-3499
Canton, MA 02021
(281) 821-3499
1 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Cole Harrington School Age Enrichment
Daycare / Preschool
55 Pecunit St
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-3453
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-3453
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
The Judge Rotenberg Center
Special Education School
240 Turnpike Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2202
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2202
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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The Judge Rotenberg Center
Special Education School
240 Turnpike Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2202
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2202
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Boston Higashi School
Special Education School
800 N Main St
Randolph, MA 02368
(781) 961-0800
Randolph, MA 02368
(781) 961-0800
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
153 Millbury Ave
Millbury, MA 01527
(781) 251-0250
Millbury, MA 01527
(781) 251-0250
3.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 21 students
315 University Ave
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 251-0590
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 251-0590
3.1 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 7 students
May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
Special Education School
41 Pacella Park Drive
Randolph, MA 02368
(781) 437-1300
Randolph, MA 02368
(781) 437-1300
3.6 miles
Gr: K-12
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Location
Miles
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Clark School Boston
Special Education School
1 Whitman Road, Canton
Canton, MA 02021
(281) 821-3499
Canton, MA 02021
(281) 821-3499
1 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students
The Judge Rotenberg Center
Special Education School
240 Turnpike Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2202
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2202
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
696 Washington St
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2130
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2130
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Ahavath Torah Congregation
(Jewish)
1179 Central St
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-8733
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-8733
2.5 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 6 students
Boston Higashi School
Special Education School
800 N Main St
Randolph, MA 02368
(781) 961-0800
Randolph, MA 02368
(781) 961-0800
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Canton KinderCare ![Canton KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "Canton KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
440 Turnpike St.
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-8822
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-8822
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 22 students
The Blue Hill Montessori School
Montessori School
163 Turnpike Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-5230
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-5230
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Clark School Boston
Special Education School
1 Whitman Road, Canton
Canton, MA 02021
(281) 821-3499
Canton, MA 02021
(281) 821-3499
1 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Cole Harrington School Age Enrichment
Daycare / Preschool
55 Pecunit St
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-3453
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-3453
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
696 Washington St
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2130
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2130
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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(401) 335-3133
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
9449.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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(401) 649-0481
Lincoln, RI 02865
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(401) 727-7720
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(401) 727-7710
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(401) 727-7710
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