Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech

45 Round Hill Road Northampton, MA 01060

Tel: (413) 582-1113

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 15 students
Average class size: 3 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

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: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech
Pre-K	4
Kind	3
1	2
3	2
5	1
6	3

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Year Founded

1867

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

15 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

73%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

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

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other special emphasis association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Students are funded through their local public school district.

Admissions Director

Martha A. deHahn

Application URL

Sports

School Mascot

Cougars

School Notes

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.

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.

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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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The average private school tuition in Hampshire County, MA is $33,631 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).