Merrimac Heights Academy
Special education school · Grades 5–10
Merrimac, MA
102 W Main St, Merrimac, MA 01860
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 89% of special education schools in Massachusetts
In Merrimac, Massachusetts, Merrimac Heights Academy is a special education school for students from 5th grade through 10th grade. About 18 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of special education schools in Massachusetts. Enrollment is up about 80% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–10
- Students
- 18
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 5 girls, 13 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 89% of special education schools in Massachusetts (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 98% 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 2019–20.
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 Merrimac Heights Academy
What grades does Merrimac Heights Academy serve?
Merrimac Heights Academy serves grades 5–10.
How many students attend Merrimac Heights Academy?
About 18 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Merrimac Heights Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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