For the 2025 school year, there are 119 special education private schools serving 7,133 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked special education private schools in Massachusetts include Landmark High School, Berkshire Meadows, and Carroll School.
The average tuition cost is $57,485, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,370.
Top Ranked Massachusetts Special Education Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Milestones Day School![Milestones Day School Photo - Milestones Day School]( "Milestones Day School Photo - Milestones Day School")
Special Education School
410 Totten Pond Road
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Avg. class size: 5 students Extracurrculars: 4
Berkshire Meadows
Special Education School
249 N Plain Rd
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 528-2523
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 528-2523
Gr: Inquire with school | 21 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beverly School For The Deaf
Special Education School
6 Echo Ave
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
25 Baker Bridge Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
(781) 259-8342
Lincoln, MA 01773
(781) 259-8342
Gr: 1-9 | 447 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Clark School Boston
Special Education School
1 Whitman Road, Canton
Canton, MA 02021
(281) 821-3499
Canton, MA 02021
(281) 821-3499
Gr: NS-2 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech
Special Education School
45 Round Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-1113
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-1113
Gr: PK-6 | 15 students Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition listed
Cotting School
Special Education School
453 Concord Ave
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-7323
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-7323
Gr: K-12 | 103 students
575 WASHINGTON STREET
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Gr: 3-12 | 57 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
259 Prospect Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 674-4847
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 674-4847
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students
Hillcrest Educational Foundation
Special Education School
788 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 637-2834
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 637-2834
Gr: 1-12 | 314 students
167 Bridge Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 236-3000
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 236-3000
Gr: 2-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
429 Hale St
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3266
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3266
Gr: 2-12 | 316 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
League School for Autism![League School for Autism Photo]( "League School for Autism Photo")
Special Education School
300 Boston Providence Turnpike
Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 850-3900
Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 850-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Learning Center For The Deaf![The Learning Center For The Deaf Photo]( "The Learning Center For The Deaf Photo")
Special Education School
848 Central St
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 879-5110
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 879-5110
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
1507 Washington St
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 965-0764
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 965-0764
Gr: 5-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mcauley Nazareth Home For Boys
All-boys | Special Education School
77 Mulberry St
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-4886
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-4886
Gr: 2-8 | 12 students
New England Academy
Special Education School
96 Cherry Hill Drive
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-1103
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-1103
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pallotta Day School
Special Education School
1125 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-5221
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-5221
Gr: 2-8 | 28 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
Perkins School For The Blind![Perkins School For The Blind Photo - A student smiles broadly at his mother as a teacher offers his right hand for a low five.]( "Perkins School For The Blind Photo - A student smiles broadly at his mother as a teacher offers his right hand for a low five.")
Special Education School
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-7573
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-7573
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Riverside School
Special Education School
255 Highland Ave
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(508) 422-9250
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(508) 422-9250
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ann's Home
Special Education School
100a Haverhill St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
Gr: PK-11 | 92 students Avg. class size: 12 students
2425 Highland Ave
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 235-3470
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 235-3470
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students
Seven Hills/stetson School![Seven Hills/stetson School Photo - Cutting Lodge]( "Seven Hills/stetson School Photo - Cutting Lodge")
All-boys | Special Education School
455 South St
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4541
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4541
Gr: 4-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anchor Academy
Special Education School
49 Plymouth St
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 947-0131
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 947-0131
Gr: 5-12 | 40 students
Arlington School
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2124
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2124
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
B C Campus School
Special Education School
140 Commonwealth Ave, Campion Hall 197
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 552-3223
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 552-3223
Gr: PK-10 | 25 students
Bay Cove Academy
Special Education School
156 Lawton St
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 739-1794
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 739-1794
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students
Campion Hall Rm. 197
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 552-3223
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 552-3223
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students
Boston Higashi School
Special Education School
800 N Main St
Randolph, MA 02368
(781) 961-0800
Randolph, MA 02368
(781) 961-0800
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Brandon School & Residental Treatment
All-boys | Special Education School
27 Winter St
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-6400
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-6400
Gr: 5-12 | 39 students Sports: 2
Cardinal Cushing Centers![Cardinal Cushing Centers Photo - Our educational and vocational programs provide a full complement of services including; speech, occupational, and physical therapies, art and music therapy, and adapted physical education.]( "Cardinal Cushing Centers Photo - Our educational and vocational programs provide a full complement of services including; speech, occupational, and physical therapies, art and music therapy, and adapted physical education.")
Special Education School
405 Washington St
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-6371
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-6371
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13
Center For Applied Behavioral Instruction School
Special Education School
345 Greenwood St A
Worcester, MA 01607
(508) 363-0201
Worcester, MA 01607
(508) 363-0201
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Center School
Special Education School
30 Center St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
1 Pleasant St
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-9348
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-9348
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Christopher Donovan Day School- Inc
Special Education School
Po Box 1292
Onset, MA 02558
(508) 295-5232
Onset, MA 02558
(508) 295-5232
Gr: 10 | 1 student
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked special education private schools in Massachusetts include Landmark High School, Berkshire Meadows, and Carroll School.
How many special education private schools are located in Massachusetts?
119 special education private schools are located in Massachusetts.
How much do special education private schools cost in Massachusetts?
The average tuition cost is $57,485, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,370.
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 30%.
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