Milestones is an approved and accredited year-round private day school serving students from age 7 through age 22.
Milestones runs 12 months/216 days per year. Our hours during the school year are 8:30-3pm M-F and during the summer we run 8:30-3pm M-Th & 8:30-12 F. We have the same staff and students throughout the year.
Students in our wheelhouse: Milestones` expertise is educating students with disabilities that may affect social communication, executive functioning, sensory processing coping skills, emotional regulation, and academic achievement due to co-occurring learning and therapeutic disabilities. Many of our students are diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Some students have co-occurring challenges such as anxiety, mental health concerns, or specific learning disabilities. These challenges often impact students` abilities to access both their education and therapeutic functioning. Through Milestones` cohesive and comprehensive instruction with explicit and embedded lessons, students are able to achieve goals and increase their confidence. Our multidisciplinary team strives to lead students to self-discovery and empower them to become confident, engaged learners and self-determined community members. Our students often experience true peer friendships for the first time.
Milestones` program uses a developmental-based philosophy to understand students. We believe our students don`t have "behaviors" but rather are missing developmental skills. Milestones helps students by teaching those critical skills to enable true growth that generalizes beyond the walls of our school.
We have a strong parent-partnership program where parents and staff work in collaboration to help students achieve goals.
We offer an intensive therapeutic approach with daily instruction on social skills, coping and sensory skills, executive functioning, emotional development, and self-esteem. Our therapeutic programming is provided side-by-side with our rigorous academic curriculum.
Milestones also offers an innovative transition program for students aged 16-22. Students who are of transition age participate in internships where they gain valuable work experience, and some of our students also participate in dual enrollment, where they attend college with support during school hours.
We have a rolling admission, and tours of our facility are given weekly.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Milestones Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Language-based LD
Year Founded
1994
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
Average Class Size
5 students
Number of AP Courses
2 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
no dress code
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Sarah Folk
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
D&D, Social Skills
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sports Club
D&D, Social Skills
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sports Club
School Notes
- Milestones is an approved and accredited year-round private day school serving students from age 7 through age 22.Milestones runs 12 months/216 days per year. Our hours during the school year are 8:30-3pm M-F and during the summer we run 8:30-3pm M-Th & 8:30-12 F. We have the same staff and students throughout the year.Students in our wheelhouse: Milestones` expertise is educating students with disabilities that may affect social communication, executive functioning, sensory processing coping skills, emotional regulation, and academic achievement due to co-occurring learning and therapeutic disabilities. Many of our students are diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Some students have co-occurring challenges such as anxiety, mental health concerns, or specific learning disabilities. These challenges often impact students` abilities to access both their education and therapeutic functioning. Through Milestones` cohesive and comprehensive instruction with explicit and embedded lessons, students are able to achieve goals and increase their confidence. Our multidisciplinary team strives to lead students to self-discovery and empowering the, to become confident, engaged learners and self-determined community members. Our students often experience true peer friendships tor the first time. Milestones` program uses a developmental-based philosophy to understand children. We believe our students don`t have "behaviors" but rather are missing developmental skills. Milestones helps students by teaching those critical skills to enable true growth that generalizes beyond the walls of our school.We have a strong parent-partnership program where parents and staff work in collaboration to help students achieve goals.We offer an intensive therapeutic approach with daily instruction on social skills, coping and sensory skills, executive functioning, emotional development, and self-esteem. Our therapeutic programming is provided side-by-side with our rigorous academic curriculum.Milestones also offers an innovative transitions program for students age 16-22. Students who are of transition age participate in internships where they gain valuable work experience and some of our students also participate in dual enrollment where they attend college with support during school hours. We have a rolling admission and tours of our facility are given weekly.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milestones Day School's ranking?
Milestones Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Milestones Day School?
The application deadline for Milestones Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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