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Best Massachusetts Special Education Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 special education public high schools serving 234 students in Massachusetts.
The top-ranked special education public high schools in Massachusetts are Eagle Education Academy, Southbridge 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Massachusetts special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public High Schools in Massachusetts (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
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
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 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 high schools in Massachusetts?
The top-ranked special education public high schools in Massachusetts include Eagle Education Academy, Southbridge Academy and Therapeutic Day School.
How many special education public high schools are located in Massachusetts?
11 special education public high schools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts special education public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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