Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Rfk Don Watson Academy
About the School
- Rfk Don Watson Academy in Lancaster, MA serves 29 students in grades 4 through 12 within a nonsectarian, suburban community.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with six teachers supporting its special education program.
- Approximately 59% of students at this Lancaster special education school identify as students of color, placing it in the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for diversity.
- Rfk Don Watson Academy is a co–educational program affiliated with other associations for exceptional children.
- This suburban Massachusetts private school focuses on students in middle and high school grade levels with an enrollment size under 30.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Rfk Don Watson Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
59%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: We champion peoples' strengths.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Rfk Don Watson Academy?
The application deadline for Rfk Don Watson Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(978) 368-8544
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Avg. class size: 20 students
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(978) 368-8544
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Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
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471 Langen Road
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