Stevens Treatment Programs is a private, non-profit, therapeutic residential treatment center and special education school, licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Referrals accepted for adolescents with behavioral and emotional problems with serious treatment issues that need a structured living and therapeutic environment that is safe and secure.
The program is family-centered, youth-guided and truama informed. The special education school program provides individualized instruction as well as pre-vocational programs.
Specialized treatment is available for adolescents with sexual behavior problems and adolescent fire setters. Individual, group and family therapy are provided by masters level clinical staff.
A cognitive/behavioral approach gives youth the tools to be in control, to trust adults, and prepare them for a successful transition back to their families or step-down programs in their communities.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Stevens Childrens Home ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1939
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
26 acres
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
57%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
6 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Patricia Golden
Admissions Associate
Terri Mederios
School Notes
- Stevens Treatment Programs is a private, non-profit, therapeutic residential treatment center and special education school, licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Referrals accepted for adolescents with behavioral and emotional problems with serious treatment issues that need a structured living and therapeutic environment that is safe and secure. The program is family-centered, youth-guided and truama informed. The special education school program provides individualized instruction as well as pre-vocational programs. Specialized treatment is available for adolescents with sexual behavior problems and adolescent fire setters. Individual, group and family therapy are provided by masters level clinical staff. A cognitive/behavioral approach gives youth the tools to be in control, to trust adults, and prepare them for a successful transition back to their families or step-down programs in their communities.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the application deadline for Stevens Childrens Home?
The application deadline for Stevens Childrens Home is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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