For the 2026 school year, there are 3 special education public middle schools serving 161 students in Massachusetts.
The top-ranked special education public middle schools in Massachusetts are Eagle Education Academy, Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing and Dr. Janice Adie Day School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts special education public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Middle Schools in Massachusetts (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 Armington Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public middle schools in Massachusetts?
The top-ranked special education public middle schools in Massachusetts include Eagle Education Academy, Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing and Dr. Janice Adie Day School.
How many special education public middle schools are located in Massachusetts?
3 special education public middle schools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts special education public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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