For the 2024 school year, there are 12 special education public schools serving 310 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked special education public schools in Massachusetts are Eagle Education Academy, Crosby Educational Academy and Therapeutic Day School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Schools in Massachusetts (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Education Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
53 Eagle Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Crosby Educational Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
517 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-8994
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-8994
Grades: 2-5
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Therapeutic Day School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
166 Mt Prospect Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
(508) 279-2140
Bridgewater, MA 02324
(508) 279-2140
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Carlisle Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Horace Mann School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 Armington Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534
Grades: PK-12
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
Advanced Community Experience Program
Special Education School
1025 Massachusetts Avenue
Lunenburg, MA 01462
(978) 582-4100
Lunenburg, MA 01462
(978) 582-4100
Grades: Inquire with school
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Area
Special Education School
167-169 Lyman Street, C/o Hadl
Westborough, MA 01581
(781) 338-3305
Westborough, MA 01581
(781) 338-3305
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
East Area
Special Education School
167-169 Lyman Street, C/o Hadl
Westborough, MA 01581
(781) 338-3305
Westborough, MA 01581
(781) 338-3305
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital For Children
Special Education School
3 Randolph Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 338-3305
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 338-3305
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Area
Special Education School
167-169 Lyman Street, C/o Hadl
Westborough, MA 01581
(781) 338-3305
Westborough, MA 01581
(781) 338-3305
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Springfield Vocational Academy
Special Education School
1300 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7424
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7424
Grades: Inquire with school
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Area
Special Education School
167 - 169 Lyman Street, C/o Ha
Westborough, MA 01581
(781) 338-3305
Westborough, MA 01581
(781) 338-3305
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked special education public schools in Massachusetts include Eagle Education Academy, Crosby Educational Academy and Therapeutic Day School.
How many special education public schools are located in Massachusetts?
12 special education public schools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts special education public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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