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Lighthouse School

Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12

North Chelmsford, MA

25 Wellman Ave, North Chelmsford, MA 01863

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • B-College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
  • Serving families in North Chelmsford since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Lighthouse School is a special education school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 213 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. The school day runs about 5.5 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
213
Teachers
32 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 31 girls, 182 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 5.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 97% of special education schools in Massachusetts.
    • Compared with 61 special education schools in Massachusetts.

    Students by survey year

    215’11–12221’13–14232’15–16234’17–18184’21–22213’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K1
    13
    25
    37
    410
    514
    622
    722
    823
    927
    1021
    1120
    1239

    Student body

    White61%
    Hispanic or Latino16%
    Two or more races12%
    Black8%
    Asian3%

    Member of

    • National Association of Private Special Education Centers

    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?

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    Questions about Lighthouse School

    What grades does Lighthouse School serve?

    Lighthouse School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Lighthouse School?

    About 213 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lighthouse School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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