For the 2025 school year, there are 93 special education private high schools serving 5,733 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked special education private high schools in Massachusetts include Landmark High School, Carroll School, and Dearborn Academy.
The average tuition cost is $59,384, which is higher than the Massachusetts private high school average tuition cost of $39,665.
Top Ranked Massachusetts Special Education Private High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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Special Education School
410 Totten Pond Road
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
Beverly School For The Deaf
Special Education School
6 Echo Ave
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
Grades: PK-12
| 157 students
25 Baker Bridge Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
(781) 259-8342
Lincoln, MA 01773
(781) 259-8342
Grades: 1-9
| 447 students
Cotting School
Special Education School
453 Concord Ave
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-7323
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-7323
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
575 WASHINGTON STREET
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Grades: 3-12
| 57 students
259 Prospect Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 674-4847
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 674-4847
Grades: 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
Grades: 1-12
| 314 students
429 Hale St
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3266
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3266
Grades: 2-12
| 316 students
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Special Education School
300 Boston Providence Turnpike
Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 850-3900
Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 850-3900
Grades: PK-12
| 110 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 167 students
1507 Washington St
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 965-0764
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 965-0764
Grades: 5-12
| 126 students
New England Academy
Special Education School
96 Cherry Hill Drive
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-1103
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-1103
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Riverside School
Special Education School
255 Highland Ave
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(508) 422-9250
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(508) 422-9250
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
St. Ann's Home
Special Education School
100a Haverhill St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
Grades: PK-11
| 92 students
2425 Highland Ave
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 235-3470
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 235-3470
Grades: 8-12
| 32 students
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All-boys | Special Education School
455 South St
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4541
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4541
Grades: 4-12
| 67 students
Anchor Academy
Special Education School
49 Plymouth St
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 947-0131
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 947-0131
Grades: 5-12
| 40 students
Arlington School
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2124
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2124
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Campion Hall Rm. 197
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 552-3223
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 552-3223
Grades: 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
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
Brandon School & Residental Treatment
All-boys | Special Education School
27 Winter St
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-6400
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-6400
Grades: 5-12
| 39 students
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Special Education School
405 Washington St
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-6371
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-6371
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
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
Grades: 2-12
| 41 students
Center School
Special Education School
30 Center St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
Grades: 2-12
| 68 students
1 Pleasant St
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-9348
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-9348
Grades: 6-12
| 94 students
Christopher Donovan Day School- Inc
Special Education School
Po Box 1292
Onset, MA 02558
(508) 295-5232
Onset, MA 02558
(508) 295-5232
Grades: 10
| 1 students
573B Washington Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 964-6186
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 964-6186
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Clifford Academy
Special Education School
399 Lincoln Rd
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 734-1989
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 734-1989
Grades: 7-12
| 17 students
Cns/pathways Academy
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2847
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2847
Grades: 4-12
| 31 students
Compass
Special Education School
290 Bowdoin St 294
Dorchester, MA 02122
(857) 220-2333
Dorchester, MA 02122
(857) 220-2333
Grades: K-12
| 59 students
The Cove School
Special Education School
900 Ship Pond Rd
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 209-6404
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 209-6404
Grades: 8-12
| 20 students
Crossroads School
Special Education School
11 Huron Drive
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 651-7500
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 651-7500
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private high schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked special education private high schools in Massachusetts include Landmark High School, Carroll School, and Dearborn Academy.
How many special education private high schools are located in Massachusetts?
93 special education private high schools are located in Massachusetts.
How much do special education private high schools cost in Massachusetts?
The average tuition cost is $59,384, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $39,665.
How diverse are special education private high schools in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts special education private high schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 24%.
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