Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech (Top Ranked �� School for 2025-26)

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Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech

45 Round Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060

Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech transforms lives of children who are deaf and hard of hearing by helping them develop the skills they need to succeed in the speaking world. Today, more than 700 children and their families benefit from programs and services at our five campuses: Boston, Jacksonville, New York, Northampton and Philadelphia.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked MA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 15 students
Average class size: 3 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other special emphasis association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Year Founded

1867

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Sat. May 30, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

15 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

73%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

99%

Average Class Size

3 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Students are funded through their local public school district.

Admissions Director

Martha A. deHahn

Application URL

School Notes

School Mascot: Cougars

Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech has been developing the listening and speaking skills of children with hearing loss for 148 years. Clarke teaches children how to listen and speak, laying the foundation of language and communication for fully engaged lives. Clarke partners with families as they navigate the learning process, helping them identify options and make informed chioces to maximize their child's potential. Clarke responds to the needs of the whole child - social, academic, psychological - creating confidence and independence. Clarke offers comprehensive network of integrated services to people of all ages. Our programs and services include: birth to 3 programs, preschool/kindergarten, school programs, summer programs, mainstream services, educational evaluations, hearing services (for children and adults), professional development and training.

Source: Verified school update

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What is Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech's ranking?

Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked MA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 15 students
Average class size: 3 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Hampshire County, MA is $32,352 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).