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Best Massachusetts Special Education Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 116 special education private schools serving 7,052 students in Massachusetts.

The special education private schools in Massachusetts include Clark School Boston, Carroll School, and Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech.

The average tuition cost is $69,311, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,570.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 116
# Students Served: 7,052

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 116
# Students Served: 7,052

Massachusetts Special Education Private School Trends

116

Private Schools

7,052

Students

$69,311

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

28%

Students of Color

3:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private schools in Massachusetts?

The special education private schools in Massachusetts include Clark School Boston, Carroll School, and Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech.

How many special education private schools are located in Massachusetts?

116 special education private schools are located in Massachusetts.

How much do special education private schools cost in Massachusetts?

The average tuition cost is $69,311, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,570.

How diverse are special education private schools in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts special education private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.

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