Gifford is an evolving school community committed to providing its students and faculty with an environment that encourages and nourishes individuality, diversity, and personal and professional growth.
Gifford is a private, nonprofit coeducational day school providing a specialized educational and clinical program for students who face a variety of learning, behavioral and/or emotional challenges.
Gifford serves over 100 students ranging from eight year olds to high school seniors.
Students come from over 60 cities and towns throughout Massachusetts.
Guided by a devoted staff of educators and clinicians, in partnership with the students' families, The Gifford School strives to help students achieve their full potential, both academically and socially.
Gifford is licensed as an approved program by the Massachusetts Department of Education.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Average class size: 8 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 5-12
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Education Happens in Special Ways
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
8 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Gifford is an evolving school community committed to providing its students and faculty with an environment that encourages and nourishes individuality, diversity, and personal and professional growth. Gifford is a private, nonprofit coeducational day school providing a specialized educational and clinical program for students who face a variety of learning, behavioral and/or emotional challenges. Gifford serves over 100 students ranging from eight year olds to high school seniors. Students come from over 60 cities and towns throughout Massachusetts. Guided by a devoted staff of educators and clinicians, in partnership with the students' families, The Gifford School strives to help students achieve their full potential, both academically and socially. Gifford is licensed as an approved program by the Massachusetts Department of Education.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Gifford School?
The application deadline for Gifford School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
I was at the Gifford shool from 1981 to 1982 and had a great experience there. I can't thank the staff enough for their dedication and proffessionalism and most of all their patience with me. I encourage anyone on the staff new or old to join the Gifford Alumni Facebook page and see some great memories from the past and some old friends. Once again thank you for everything and if I had to do it agian I would in a minute.
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