Dearborn Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked MA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 3-12
Enrollment: 50 students
Yearly Tuition: $119,386
Acceptance rate: 7%
Average class size: 7 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Dearborn Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 3-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Dearborn Academy
6	2
7	1
8	4
9	11
10	5
11	10
12	17

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, Language-based Learning Disorders

Year Founded

1949

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

50 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

93%

Average Class Size

7 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$119,386

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Tuition Notes

Tuition rate is set be the state. Students can be referred by school district or self-pay.

Summer Program Cost

$10,047

Summer Program Cost Notes

Students can be referred by school district or self-pay.

Acceptance Rate

National avg.: 85%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Anna Fox

Admissions Associate

Rebecca Altepeter

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

Intramural Sports OnlySoccer

School Notes

Dearborn Academy is a private, non-profit therapeutic day school serving students in Grades 3-12. Students attending Dearborn come from communities and school districts across Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire and have emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression. OCD or other mood disorders and/or language-based learning disabilities.
Students attending Dearborn Academy are college bound and receive support and instruction to meet their goals.
Accreditations and Membership: Approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE).
Member of Massachusetts Association of Chapter 766 Approved Private Schools (maaps). Teacher: Student ratio: Elementary/Middle School 8:1:1, High School 12:1:1.

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Dearborn Academy provides an integrated social-emotional academic curriculum within a therapeutic milieu; comprehensive clinical services; explicit instruction teaching coping and social skills; clinicians embedded in classrooms.
FACULTY: Our skilled teachers, learning specialists, speech and language pathologists, and reading specialists, social workers, mental health counselors and occupational therapisthold advanced degrees and certifications. The team approach supports each students personal, academic and IEP goals.
INSTRUCTION: Small structured classes designed to support individual needs. Maximum class size of eight in the Elementary/Middle School, twelve in the High School. One-on-one instruction and support when needed. Overall student:staff ratio in the classroom of 4:1.
MCAS: MCASpreparation in all grades; 100% of seniors meet the MCAS high school graduation requirement.
SPECIALTY CLASSES: Include music, theater, fine arts classes, woodworking, metalwork and jewelry making.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Dearborn Academy cost?

Dearborn Academy's tuition is approximately $119,386 for private students and $10,047 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Dearborn Academy?

The acceptance rate of Dearborn Academy is 7%, which is lower than the national average of 73%. Dearborn Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Dearborn Academy offer?

Dearborn Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Intramural Sports Only and Soccer.

What is Dearborn Academy's ranking?

Dearborn Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Dearborn Academy?

The application deadline for Dearborn Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Dearborn Academy located?

Dearborn Academy is located in the Nonantum neighborhood of Newton, MA. There are 2 other private schools located in Nonantum.

School Reviews

5 3/10/2023

Great school, and has tons of great classes like metal shop, wood shop, jewelry, music, etc. Though no one likes academics, the teachers here have the skill to engage even the least interested students. I came to this school with ~C's, and now I have mostly A's. It would not be an understatement to say this school has changed the direction of my life.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Zoe

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Middlesex County, MA is $29,129 for elementary schools and $49,708 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Middlesex County, MA is 64% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).