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Community Therapeutic Day School

Special education school · Grades K–6

Lexington, MA

187 Spring St, Lexington, MA 02421

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any special education school in Lexington
  • Smaller classes than 86% of special education schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Lexington since at least 2011

Community Therapeutic Day School is a special education school in Lexington, Massachusetts, for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. It has about 32 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of special education schools nationwide. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 5.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–6
Students
32
Teachers
12 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 9 girls, 23 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 5.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 86% of special education schools nationwide (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 56% of special education schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 231 special education schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    31’11–1231’13–1431’15–1631’17–1831’19–2032’21–2232’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K1
    11
    24
    36
    46
    57
    67

    Student body

    White59%
    Hispanic or Latino19%
    Black16%
    Asian3%
    Two or more races3%

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    Questions about Community Therapeutic Day School

    What grades does Community Therapeutic Day School serve?

    Community Therapeutic Day School serves grades K–6.

    How many students attend Community Therapeutic Day School?

    About 32 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Community Therapeutic Day School?

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