For the 2026 school year, there are 2 special education public preschools serving 143 students in Massachusetts.
The top-ranked special education public preschools in Massachusetts are Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing and Dr. Janice Adie Day School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts special education public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Preschools in Massachusetts (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
28 Walker St
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8534
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8534
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Carlisle Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public preschools in Massachusetts?
The top-ranked special education public preschools in Massachusetts include Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing and Dr. Janice Adie Day School.
How many special education public preschools are located in Massachusetts?
2 special education public preschools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts special education public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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