Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Cns/pathways Academy
About the School
- The Center for Neurodevelopmental Services (CNS) - Pathways Academy is a year-round, day school that provides comprehensive therapeutic and educational services to children and adolescents with Asperger's Syndrome, NLD, and related disorders.
- Pathways Academy is fully approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
- At Pathways, children with similar cognitive, learning, and developmental profiles are clustered together to facilitate group learning.
- Additionally, each child is provided with an Individualized Education Program that fosters his/her own social and academic growth.
- Social Pragmatics classes are part of the core curriculum for all students.
- This form of therapy is provided in group format and integrated into each student's individual learning program.
- Pathways Academy also provides other Speech/Language therapy, as well as Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration, as needed.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
School Motto
Putting People First in Mental Health
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cns/pathways Academy?
The application deadline for Cns/pathways Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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