For the 2025 school year, there are 28 private schools with special program emphasis serving 4,435 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Massachusetts include Newton Country Day School, Boston University Academy, and German International School Boston.
The average tuition cost is $37,152, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,370.
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.
Top Ranked Massachusetts Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
360 Water Street
Framingham, MA 01705
(508) 877-8200
Framingham, MA 01705
(508) 877-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Buxton School![Buxton School Photo - Mountain Day!]( "Buxton School Photo - Mountain Day!")
Special Program Emphasis
291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 339-3727
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 339-3727
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
492 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition listed
171 Mechanic St
Foxboro, MA 02035
(508) 543-9619
Foxboro, MA 02035
(508) 543-9619
Gr: NS-8 | 135 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New England Innovation Academy![New England Innovation Academy Photo]( "New England Innovation Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
280 Locke Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
Gr: 6-12 | 116 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5 Lowell Avenue
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-3489
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-3489
Gr: K-9 | 124 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
One University Road
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
Cats Academy![Cats Academy Photo]( "Cats Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Gr: 8-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Gann Academy-the New Jewish High School![Gann Academy-the New Jewish High School Photo - Gann students volunteer at Cradles to Crayons in Boston.]( "Gann Academy-the New Jewish High School Photo - Gann students volunteer at Cradles to Crayons in Boston.")
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
333 Forest Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 642-6800
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 642-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
57 Holton Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2600
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
193 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 586-1908
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 586-1908
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
45 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 499-1451
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 499-1451
Gr: NS-12 | 540 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 56 Tuition listed
Maimonides School Elementary Section![Maimonides School Elementary Section Photo - Our Middle School students visited the lab at Biogen Idec in Cambridge.]( "Maimonides School Elementary Section Photo - Our Middle School students visited the lab at Biogen Idec in Cambridge.")
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
34 Philbrick Rd
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 232-4452
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 232-4452
Gr: PK-12 | 363 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
54 Brookside Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 277-1118
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 277-1118
Gr: 5-12 | 103 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Newton Country Day School![Newton Country Day School Photo - Newton Country Day School's lovely suburban campus includes classroom space, state-of-the-art science labs, a library, a theatre, a new athletic and wellness center, and playing fields.]( "Newton Country Day School Photo - Newton Country Day School's lovely suburban campus includes classroom space, state-of-the-art science labs, a library, a theatre, a new athletic and wellness center, and playing fields.")
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
785 Centre St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 244-4246
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 244-4246
Gr: 5-12 | 381 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Berkshire Waldorf High School
Special Program Emphasis
14 Pine Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3800
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
5 Oak Ave
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9976
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9976
Gr: K-6 | 57 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Eagle Hill School![Eagle Hill School Photo - A birds eye view of our 300 acre campus.]( "Eagle Hill School Photo - A birds eye view of our 300 acre campus.")
Special Program Emphasis
242 Old Petersham Rd
Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 477-6000
Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 477-6000
Gr: 8-12 | 211 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Hundred Acre School Heritage Museums And Gardens
Special Program Emphasis
67 Grove St
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 564-1430
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 564-1430
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter![Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter Photo]( "Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
257 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-6622
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-6622
Gr: K-6 | 59 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maple Dene Elementary School
Special Program Emphasis
83 Hollis St
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 433-5695
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 433-5695
Gr: K-6 | 18 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
North American Hockey Academy
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
900 Worcester St
Wellesley, MA 02482
(508) 277-9752
Wellesley, MA 02482
(508) 277-9752
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students
Pakachoag Acres-millbury
Special Program Emphasis
08 Millbury Avenue
Millbury, MA 01527
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-1066
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-1066
Gr: PK-2 | 84 students
Playful Minds
Special Program Emphasis
200 Birnie Ave
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 747-3757
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 747-3757
Gr: K-6 | 30 students
29 Mount Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
Gr: 3-8 | 42 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Samuel Fuller School![Samuel Fuller School Photo]( "Samuel Fuller School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
6 Plympton St
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 947-3217
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 947-3217
Gr: K-12 | 90 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2 Winch St
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-3030
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-3030
Gr: NS-12 | 120 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
701 Cabot St
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-8811
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-8811
Gr: NS-6 | 117 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts include Newton Country Day School, Boston University Academy, and German International School Boston.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Massachusetts?
28 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Massachusetts.
How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in Massachusetts?
The average tuition cost is $37,152, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,370.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 30%.
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