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Best Massachusetts ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 27 private schools with special program emphasis serving 4,029 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Massachusetts include The Sage School, The Brighton School, and Miss Hall's School.
The average tuition cost is $35,867, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,503.
19% of private schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 27
  • # Students Served: 4,029

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 27
  • # Students Served: 4,029

Top Ranked Massachusetts ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

The Brighton School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
360 Water Street
Framingham, MA 01705
(508) 877-8200
(11)
Miss Hall's School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 55
All-girls | Specialized Curriculum
492 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
(11)
The Sage School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
171 Mechanic St
Foxboro, MA 02035
(508) 543-9619
(12)
New England Innovation Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
Specialized Curriculum
280 Locke Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
St. Pauls Choir School Photo
Gr: 3-8 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
29 Mount Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
(10)
Boston University Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 22
Specialized Curriculum
One University Road
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
(1)
Buxton School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 339-3727
Cats Academy Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Gann Academy-the New Jewish High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
333 Forest Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 642-6800
German International School Boston Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
57 Holton Street
Boston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2600
(5)
The Hartsbrook School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14
Specialized Curriculum
193 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 586-1908
(2)
International School Of Boston Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 540 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 56
Specialized Curriculum
45 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 499-1451
(4)
Maimonides School Elementary Section Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 363 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
34 Philbrick Rd
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 232-4452
Meridian Academy Photo
Gr: 5-12 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
54 Brookside Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 277-1118
(9)
Map of Acera School
Gr: K-9 | 124 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
5 Lowell Avenue
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-3489
(3)
Map of Berkshire Waldorf High School
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
Specialized Curriculum
14 Pine Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 298-3800
Map of Cornerstone Academy
Gr: K-6 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
5 Oak Ave
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9976
(11)
Eagle Hill School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
242 Old Petersham Rd
Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 497-9208
Map of The Hundred Acre School Heritage Museums And Gardens
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Specialized Curriculum
67 Grove St
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 564-1430
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter Photo
Gr: K-6 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
257 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-6622

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts include The Sage School, The Brighton School, and Miss Hall's School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Massachusetts?
27 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Massachusetts.
How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in Massachusetts?
The average tuition cost is $35,867, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,503.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
19% of private schools with special program emphasis in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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