Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside serves 26 students in grades 3-12, is a member of the State or regional independent school association.
The student:teacher of Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside is 4:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 30, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Come Learn And Grow With Us!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside?
The application deadline for Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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