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Massachusetts Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 27 private schools with special program emphasis serving 3,949 students in Massachusetts.

The with special program emphasis private schools in Massachusetts include New England Innovation Academy, Miss Hall's School, and The Brighton School.

The average tuition cost is $35,938, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,649.

19% of private schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 27
# Students Served: 3,949

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 27
# Students Served: 3,949

Massachusetts Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis Trends

27

Private Schools

3,949

Students

$35,938

Avg. Tuition

12

Avg. Class Size

25%

Students of Color

6:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts?

The private schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts include New England Innovation Academy, Miss Hall's School, and The Brighton School.

How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Massachusetts?

27 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 $35,938, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,649.

How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.

What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?

19% of private schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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