Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Cotting School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Cotting School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1893
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
103 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Falcon
School Notes
- Mission: To enable students with special needs to achieve their highest learning potential and level of independence. Cotting School offers a continuum of services to support students and school professionals at Cotting School, HOPEhouse at Cotting School, and in public school settings across the state.
- We create inclusive communities which foster academic achievement, skill development and social-emotional maturity.
- We meet the unique needs of students with a broad spectrum of learning and communication disabilities, physical challenges and complex medical conditions by providing an array of integrated services. Learn more at cotting.org.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cotting School's ranking?
Cotting School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Cotting School?
The application deadline for Cotting School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Cotting School is Meadowridge Pelham Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is New Covenant School (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
410 Totten Pond Road
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
573B Washington Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 964-6186
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 447 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
25 Baker Bridge Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
(781) 259-8342
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
575 WASHINGTON STREET
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 60 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
142 North Rd
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 369-1444
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
410 Totten Pond Road
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
573B Washington Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 964-6186
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 447 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
25 Baker Bridge Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
(781) 259-8342
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
575 WASHINGTON STREET
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Distance: 20.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Special Education School
6 Echo Ave
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
410 Totten Pond Road
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
573B Washington Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 964-6186
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 447 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
25 Baker Bridge Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
(781) 259-8342
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
575 WASHINGTON STREET
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Distance: 20.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Special Education School
6 Echo Ave
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
Distance: 20.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Special Education School
6 Echo Ave
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 540 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 56
Specialized Curriculum
45 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 499-1451
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 25 students
Special Education School
140 Commonwealth Ave, Campion Hall 197
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 552-3223
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
192 Summer Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 666-9116
Distance: 8.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
Catholic
30 Irving St
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 324-6584
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 32 students
Special Education School
187 Spring St
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-7081
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
7 Clematis
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 643-5511
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
920 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02452
(178) 189-9035
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
429 Marrett Rd.
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 860-0776
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
130 Pleasant Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-8571
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 31 students
All-girls | Special Education School
13 Pelham Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 274-6800
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
410 Totten Pond Road
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
333 Forest Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 642-6800
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 26
785 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0804
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 53
45 Georgian Road
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 642-8650
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
7 Clematis
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 643-5511
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
920 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02452
(178) 189-9035
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
130 Pleasant Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-8571
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 31 students
All-girls | Special Education School
13 Pelham Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 274-6800
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
410 Totten Pond Road
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
7 Clematis
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 643-5511
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
920 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02452
(178) 189-9035
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
429 Marrett Rd.
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 860-0776
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
130 Pleasant Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-8571
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Waldorf School
739 Massachusetts Ave
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-5208
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Mendon, MA 01756
(508) 634-1590
Mendon, MA 01756
(508) 634-1590
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(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
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6 Prospect Street
Hopedale, MA 01747
(508) 634-2214
Hopedale, MA 01747
(508) 634-2214
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Gr: K-6 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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90 Pleasant Street
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-2130
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-2130
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Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
6 Park Street
Hopedale, MA 01747
(508) 634-2213
Hopedale, MA 01747
(508) 634-2213
9473 miles
Gr: PK | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-7758
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-7758
9473.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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