Melmark New England

Melmark New England serves children and adolescents with developmental disabilities as well as significant and complex neurobehavioral challenges.
Melmark New England provides evidence-based, educational, vocational, clinical, residential, and healthcare services, personally designed for each individual in an environment of warmth, care, and respect.
Melmark New England utilizes a science-based, best-practices treatment philosophy grounded in the priniciples of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Our overriding goal is to help each individual reach his or her greatest level of independence across all skill areas and environments.
Melmark New England seeks to partner with families and collaborate in the design of services that best meet the individual student's and family's needs.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Average class size: 6 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 30%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
6 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Liz McRae
Application URL

School Notes

  • Melmark New England serves children and adolescents with developmental disabilities as well as significant and complex neurobehavioral challenges.
  • Melmark New England provides evidence-based, educational, vocational, clinical, residential, and healthcare services, personally designed for each individual in an environment of warmth, care, and respect.
  • Melmark New England utilizes a science-based, best-practices treatment philosophy grounded in the priniciples of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
  • Our overriding goal is to help each individual reach his or her greatest level of independence across all skill areas and environments.
  • Melmark New England seeks to partner with families and collaborate in the design of services that best meet the individual student's and family's needs.
Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for Melmark New England?
The application deadline for Melmark New England is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Average class size: 6 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Essex County, MA is $25,793 for elementary schools and $44,219 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Essex County, MA is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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