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The New England Center for Children

Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12

Southborough, MA

33 Tpke Rd, Southborough, MA 01772

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only special education school in Southborough
  • Smaller classes than 69% of special education schools in Massachusetts
  • Serving families in Southborough since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

The New England Center for Children is a special education school in Southborough, Massachusetts, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 108 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of special education schools in Massachusetts. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 260 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
108
Teachers
29 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 20 girls, 88 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
260 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 69% of special education schools in Massachusetts (4 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 74% of special education schools in Massachusetts.
    • Compared with 61 special education schools in Massachusetts.

    Students by survey year

    216’11–12172’13–14216’15–16220’17–18219’19–20213’21–22108’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K1
    K1
    11
    22
    37
    45
    56
    66
    711
    810
    921
    1010
    119
    1219

    Student body

    White79%
    Asian10%
    Black6%
    Hispanic or Latino5%

    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?
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    Questions about The New England Center for Children

    What grades does The New England Center for Children serve?

    The New England Center for Children serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend The New England Center for Children?

    About 108 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The New England Center for Children?

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

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