About the School
- Maple Valley School in Wendell, MA, is an all–boys special education school serving grades 6 through 12 with a total enrollment of 45 students.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1, supported by 12 total teachers in a rural community setting.
- Maple Valley offers a post–graduate year and summer school programs tailored to its student population.
- The school is nonsectarian and holds membership in the National Association of Private Special Education Centers.
- Approximately 44% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within this Massachusetts private school.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Pamela Vanaman
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
chorusStudent council
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Maple Valley School offer?
Maple Valley School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Flag Football.
When is the application deadline for Maple Valley School?
The application deadline for Maple Valley School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Maple Valley School is Northfield Mount Hermon (7.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Greenfield Center School (10.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Petersham Montessori Schools (9.0 miles away)
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Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 630 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 43
One Lamplighter Way
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Montessori School
28 New Salem Road
Petersham, MA 01366
(978) 724-0246
Distance: 10.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
739 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1700
Distance: 10.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: K-9 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
94 Old Main St
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-7061
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 630 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 43
One Lamplighter Way
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Distance: 10.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: K-9 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
94 Old Main St
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-7061
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 651 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 44
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: 6-9 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 15
All-boys
271 Pine Nook Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-9111
Distance: 10.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
739 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1700
Distance: 10.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: K-9 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
94 Old Main St
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-7061
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: K-6 | 25 students
21 Parmenter Rd
Bernardston, MA 01337
(413) 648-9468
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
253 S. Royalston Rd
Royalston, MA 01368
(978) 249-3505
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Montessori School
28 New Salem Road
Petersham, MA 01366
(978) 724-0246
Distance: 10.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
739 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1700
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
253 S. Royalston Rd
Royalston, MA 01368
(978) 249-3505
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students
Alternative School
521 S. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 256-8989
Distance: 18.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14
Specialized Curriculum
193 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 586-1908
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hampshire Regional High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 Stage Rd
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-7680
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-7680
9499.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 718 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Westhampton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37 Kings Highway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-0561
9500.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
R. K. Finn Ryan Road
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
498 Ryan Road
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1550
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1550
9500.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Northampton High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
380 Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1346
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1346
9501.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 875 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Leeds
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Florence Street
Leeds, MA 01053
(413) 587-1532
Leeds, MA 01053
(413) 587-1532
9501.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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