For the 2025 school year, there are 4 special education public elementary schools serving 182 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Massachusetts are Crosby Educational Academy, Eagle Education Academy and Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts special education public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in Massachusetts (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Crosby Educational Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
517 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-8994
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-8994
Grades: 1-5
| 21 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Armington Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534
Grades: PK-12
| 73 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public elementary schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Massachusetts include Crosby Educational Academy, Eagle Education Academy and Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Massachusetts?
4 special education public elementary schools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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