Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Springdale Education Center
About the School
- Springdale Education Center provides a range of educational, clinical, psycho-educational, behavioral and outreach services for youth ages 9-22 who are challenged with serious mental health issues and have engaged in aggressive behaviors and have provided a significant challenge to caregivers.
- Springdale Education Center's owner, John Foley, and founder/director, Patti Cutler, believe that all children, regardless of circumstances deserve unconditional regard, and will flourish when they are provided with the resources that they need.
- SEC's dedicated and talented staff, under the tutelage of site coordinator Eddie Garcia, Case Management Supervisor Laura Nash and Clinical Supervisor, Mary Bianco provide an environment that is safe, supportive and welcoming.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Springdale Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Springdale Education Center provides a range of educational, clinical, psycho-educational, behavioral and outreach services for youth ages 9-22 who are challenged with serious mental health issues and have engaged in aggressive behaviors and have provided a significant challenge to caregivers. Springdale Education Center's owner, John Foley, and founder/director, Patti Cutler, believe that all children, regardless of circumstances deserve unconditional regard, and will flourish when they are provided with the resources that they need. SEC's dedicated and talented staff, under the tutelage of site coordinator Eddie Garcia, Case Management Supervisor Laura Nash and Clinical Supervisor, Mary Bianco provide an environment that is safe, supportive and welcoming.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Springdale Education Center?
The application deadline for Springdale Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Springdale Education Center located?
Springdale Education Center is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Holyoke, MA.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Springdale Education Center is Lighthouse Holyoke (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Lutheran Christian School (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 55 students
Alternative School
208 Race St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
Special Education School
30 Center St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
Special Education School
201 E St
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 540-0712
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1810 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
21 Westfield Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 55 students
Alternative School
208 Race St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
Special Education School
30 Center St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
Special Education School
201 E St
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 540-0712
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
15 Papineau St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-5800
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 84 students
Special Education School
269 Moore St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 55 students
Alternative School
208 Race St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
Special Education School
30 Center St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
Special Education School
201 E St
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 540-0712
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1810 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
21 Westfield Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1810 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
21 Westfield Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
587 Grattan Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 533-1475
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
989 James Street
Chicopee, MA 01022
(413) 593-3942
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Vocational/Technical School
27 Morgan St
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 533-9819
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 South Rd.
East Hartland, CT 06027
(860) 653-7207
East Hartland, CT 06027
(860) 653-7207
9474 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
185 Hartford Ave.
East Granby, CT 06026
(860) 653-7214
East Granby, CT 06026
(860) 653-7214
9474.1 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 South Main St.
East Granby, CT 06026
(860) 653-2541
East Granby, CT 06026
(860) 653-2541
9474.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 South Main St.
East Granby, CT 06026
(860) 653-7113
East Granby, CT 06026
(860) 653-7113
9474.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
54 North Granby Road
Granby, CT 06035
(860) 844-3014
Granby, CT 06035
(860) 844-3014
9474.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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