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Best Massachusetts Special Education Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 special education public schools serving 427 students in Massachusetts.
The top-ranked special education public schools in Massachusetts are Crosby Educational Academy, Eagle Education Academy and Southbridge Academy. 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 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public Schools in Massachusetts (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Crosby Educational Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
517 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-8994
Gr: 1-5 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Eagle Education Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
53 Eagle Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Southbridge Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25 Cole Avenue
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Therapeutic Day School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
166 Mt Prospect Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
(508) 279-2140
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
28 Walker St
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8534
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Carlisle Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Advanced Community Experience Program
Special Education School
1025 Massachusetts Avenue
Lunenburg, MA 01462
(978) 582-4100
Gr: Inquire with school | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Area
Special Education School
167-169 Lyman Street, C/o Hadl
Westborough, MA 01581
(781) 338-3305
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
East Area
Special Education School
167-169 Lyman Street, C/o Hadl
Westborough, MA 01581
(781) 338-3305
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital For Children
Special Education School
3 Randolph Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 338-3305
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Area
Special Education School
167-169 Lyman Street, C/o Hadl
Westborough, MA 01581
(781) 338-3305
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Springfield Transition Academy
Special Education School
1300 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7424
Gr: Inquire with school | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
West Area
Special Education School
167 - 169 Lyman Street, C/o Ha
Westborough, MA 01581
(781) 338-3305
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Worcester Academic Center For Transition (Act)
Special Education School
14 New Bond Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 538-9106
Gr: 1-6 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Worcester Alternative High School
Special Education School
11 Mckeon Road
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3245
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public schools in Massachusetts?
The top-ranked special education public schools in Massachusetts include Crosby Educational Academy, Eagle Education Academy and Southbridge Academy.
How many special education public schools are located in Massachusetts?
15 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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