Learning Prep School
Special education school · Grades 4–12
West Newton, MA
1507 Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 95% of special education schools in Massachusetts
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in West Newton since at least 2011
In West Newton, Massachusetts, Learning Prep School is a special education school for students from 4th grade through 12th grade. About 130 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of special education schools in Massachusetts. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 4–12
- Students
- 130
- Teachers
- 58.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 52 girls, 78 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 95% of special education schools in Massachusetts (2 students per teacher).
- Larger than 80% of special education schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 61 special education schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Learning Prep School
What grades does Learning Prep School serve?
Learning Prep School serves grades 4–12.
How many students attend Learning Prep School?
About 130 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Learning Prep School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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