ChooseAPrivateSchool.com Español

White Oak School

Special education school · Grades 3–12

Westfield, MA

533 N Rd, Westfield, MA 01085

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only special education school in Westfield
  • Smaller classes than 90% of special education schools in Massachusetts
  • Serving families in Westfield since at least 2011

White Oak School is a special education school in Westfield, Massachusetts, for students from 3rd grade through 12th grade. It has about 54 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of special education schools in Massachusetts. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 75% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 3–12
Students
54
Teachers
21.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 24 girls, 30 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 75% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

Reviews

Be the first to share what you love about White Oak School.

    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 90% of special education schools in Massachusetts (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 54% of special education schools in Massachusetts.
    • Compared with 61 special education schools in Massachusetts.

    Students by survey year

    84’11–1273’13–1472’15–1655’17–1863’19–2059’21–2254’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    31
    42
    51
    61
    89
    97
    1012
    1111
    1210

    Student body

    White81%
    Hispanic or Latino9%
    Black6%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%

    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?

    More questions to ask →

    Questions about White Oak School

    What grades does White Oak School serve?

    White Oak School serves grades 3–12.

    How many students attend White Oak School?

    About 54 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at White Oak School?

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

    Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us

    Other private schools nearby

    Full Gospel Christian School

    Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–4

    The only Christian school in Westfield

    Westfield, MA3.6 mi

    BOverall grade55 students11 students per teacher

    St. Marys Parish School

    Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

    Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic schools in Massachusetts

    Westfield, MA4.1 mi

    A+Overall grade175 students8 students per teacher

    Blessed Sacrament Elementary School

    Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8

    Serving families in Holyoke since at least 2011

    Holyoke, MA5.3 mi

    AOverall grade124 students8 students per teacher

    Curtis Blake Day School

    Special education school · Grades 3–12

    Smaller classes than 97% of special education schools in Massachusetts

    Holyoke, MA5.3 mi

    AOverall grade14 students2 students per teacher

    Center School

    Special education school · Grades K–12

    Small classes: about 4 students per teacher

    Holyoke, MA5.3 mi

    A-Overall grade95 students4 students per teacher