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Gifford School

177 Boston Post Rd
Weston, MA 02493

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Gifford is an evolving school community committed to providing its students and faculty with an environment that encourages and nourishes individuality, diversity, and personal and professional growth.

Gifford is a private, nonprofit coeducational day school providing a specialized educational and clinical program for students who face a variety of learning, behavioral and/or emotional challenges.

Gifford serves over 100 students ranging from eight year olds to high school seniors.

Students come from over 60 cities and towns throughout Massachusetts.

Guided by a devoted staff of educators and clinicians, in partnership with the students' families, The Gifford School strives to help students achieve their full potential, both academically and socially.

Gifford is licensed as an approved program by the Massachusetts Department of Education.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 75 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12

Student Body

Total Students

75 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

8 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: Where Education Happens in Special Ways

Gifford is an evolving school community committed to providing its students and faculty with an environment that encourages and nourishes individuality, diversity, and personal and professional growth. Gifford is a private, nonprofit coeducational day school providing a specialized educational and clinical program for students who face a variety of learning, behavioral and/or emotional challenges. Gifford serves over 100 students ranging from eight year olds to high school seniors. Students come from over 60 cities and towns throughout Massachusetts. Guided by a devoted staff of educators and clinicians, in partnership with the students' families, The Gifford School strives to help students achieve their full potential, both academically and socially. Gifford is licensed as an approved program by the Massachusetts Department of Education.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Gifford School?

The application deadline for Gifford School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

I was at the Gifford shool from 1981 to 1982 and had a great experience there. I can't thank the staff enough for their dedication and proffessionalism and most of all their patience with me. I encourage anyone on the staff new or old to join the Gifford Alumni Facebook page and see some great memories from the past and some old friends. Once again thank you for everything and if I had to do it agian I would in a minute.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 75 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Middlesex County, MA is $28,763 for elementary schools and $49,193 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Middlesex County, MA is 61% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).