Springdale Education Center provides a range of educational, clinical, psycho-educational, behavioral and outreach services for youth ages 9-22 who are challenged with serious mental health issues and have engaged in aggressive behaviors and have provided a significant challenge to caregivers.
Springdale Education Center's owner, John Foley, and founder/director, Patti Cutler, believe that all children, regardless of circumstances deserve unconditional regard, and will flourish when they are provided with the resources that they need.
SEC's dedicated and talented staff, under the tutelage of site coordinator Eddie Garcia, Case Management Supervisor Laura Nash and Clinical Supervisor, Mary Bianco provide an environment that is safe, supportive and welcoming.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Springdale Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Springdale Education Center provides a range of educational, clinical, psycho-educational, behavioral and outreach services for youth ages 9-22 who are challenged with serious mental health issues and have engaged in aggressive behaviors and have provided a significant challenge to caregivers. Springdale Education Center's owner, John Foley, and founder/director, Patti Cutler, believe that all children, regardless of circumstances deserve unconditional regard, and will flourish when they are provided with the resources that they need. SEC's dedicated and talented staff, under the tutelage of site coordinator Eddie Garcia, Case Management Supervisor Laura Nash and Clinical Supervisor, Mary Bianco provide an environment that is safe, supportive and welcoming.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Springdale Education Center?
The application deadline for Springdale Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Springdale Education Center located?
Springdale Education Center is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Holyoke, MA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Springdale Education Center is Lighthouse Holyoke (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Lutheran Christian School (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lighthouse Holyoke
Alternative School
208 Race St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 55 students
Center School
Special Education School
30 Center St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
0.7 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
New England Adolescent Research Institute
Special Education School
201 E St
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 540-0712
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 540-0712
0.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
First Lutheran Christian School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1810 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School ![Blessed Sacrament Elementary School Photo - Our Middle School students enjoyed an awesome day at the Bronx Zoo!]( "Blessed Sacrament Elementary School Photo - Our Middle School students enjoyed an awesome day at the Bronx Zoo!")
(Catholic)
21 Westfield Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lighthouse Holyoke
Alternative School
208 Race St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 55 students
Center School
Special Education School
30 Center St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
0.7 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
New England Adolescent Research Institute
Special Education School
201 E St
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 540-0712
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 540-0712
0.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
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Special Education School
15 Papineau St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-5800
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-5800
1.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
269 Moore St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
4.8 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 84 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lighthouse Holyoke
Alternative School
208 Race St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 55 students
Center School
Special Education School
30 Center St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
0.7 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
New England Adolescent Research Institute
Special Education School
201 E St
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 540-0712
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 540-0712
0.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
First Lutheran Christian School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1810 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School ![Blessed Sacrament Elementary School Photo - Our Middle School students enjoyed an awesome day at the Bronx Zoo!]( "Blessed Sacrament Elementary School Photo - Our Middle School students enjoyed an awesome day at the Bronx Zoo!")
(Catholic)
21 Westfield Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Lutheran Christian School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1810 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School ![Blessed Sacrament Elementary School Photo - Our Middle School students enjoyed an awesome day at the Bronx Zoo!]( "Blessed Sacrament Elementary School Photo - Our Middle School students enjoyed an awesome day at the Bronx Zoo!")
(Catholic)
21 Westfield Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
587 Grattan Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 533-1475
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 533-1475
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chicopee Child Dev. Center
Daycare / Preschool
989 James Street
Chicopee, MA 01022
(413) 593-3942
Chicopee, MA 01022
(413) 593-3942
2.9 miles
Gr: PK | 50 students Tuition listed
Gorse Childrens Center
Vocational/Technical School
27 Morgan St
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 533-9819
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 533-9819
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 144 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hartland School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 South Rd.
East Hartland, CT 06027
(860) 653-7207
East Hartland, CT 06027
(860) 653-7207
9474 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
R. Dudley Seymour School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
185 Hartford Ave.
East Granby, CT 06026
(860) 653-7214
East Granby, CT 06026
(860) 653-7214
9474.1 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
East Granby High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 South Main St.
East Granby, CT 06026
(860) 653-2541
East Granby, CT 06026
(860) 653-2541
9474.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
East Granby Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 South Main St.
East Granby, CT 06026
(860) 653-7113
East Granby, CT 06026
(860) 653-7113
9474.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Granby Memorial High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
54 North Granby Road
Granby, CT 06035
(860) 844-3014
Granby, CT 06035
(860) 844-3014
9474.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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