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Center School

30 Center St Holyoke, MA 01040

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Center School in Holyoke, MA, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 2 through 12 in a suburban community.
  • Established in 1997, the school enrolls 68 students with a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 supported by 23 teachers.
  • The school's student body is 70% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for diversity.
  • Center School operates on a 16–acre campus and is a member of state or regional independent school associations.
  • Nearby options include several special education schools serving similar grade ranges within a 2–mile radius of Holyoke.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Center School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1997
Campus Size
16 acres

Student Body

Total Students
68 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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

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The average private school tuition in Hampden County, MA is $24,168 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Hampden County, MA is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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