Massachusetts Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 1,965 students in Massachusetts.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
18% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).
The top ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Massachusetts include International School Of Boston, German International School Boston, and The Hartsbrook School.
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: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,965

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,965

Top Ranked Massachusetts Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

The Brighton School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
360 Water Street
Framingham, MA 01705
(508) 877-8200
(11)
The Sage School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 135 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
171 Mechanic St
Foxboro, MA 02035
(508) 543-9619
(12)
German International School Boston Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
57 Holton Street
Boston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2600
(5)
The Hartsbrook School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14
Specialized Curriculum
193 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 586-1908
(2)
International School Of Boston Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 540 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 56
Specialized Curriculum
45 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 499-1451
(6)
Maimonides School Elementary Section Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 363 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
34 Philbrick Rd
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 232-4452
Map of The Hundred Acre School Heritage Museums And Gardens
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Specialized Curriculum
67 Grove St
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 564-1430
Map of Pakachoag Acres-millbury
Gr: PK-2 | 84 students
Specialized Curriculum
08 Millbury Avenue Millbury, MA 01527
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-1066
Samuel Fuller School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1 Abbey Lane
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 947-3217
(3)
Sudbury Valley School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 50 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
2 Winch St
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-3030
(4)
Waldorf School at Moraine Farm Photo
Gr: NS-6 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
701 Cabot St
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-8811
(1)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts include International School Of Boston, German International School Boston, and The Hartsbrook School.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Massachusetts?
11 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Massachusetts.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private preschools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
18% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

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