Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Valley West School
About the School
- Valley West School in Chicopee, MA, is a co–ed special education school serving grades 4 through 12 in a suburban community setting.
- Founded in 1992, the school enrolls 84 students with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1, supported by 24 teachers.
- The school is nonsectarian and reports that 21.5% of its student body represents students of color.
- As a suburban special education school in Massachusetts, Valley West provides specialized programming with small class sizes to meet student needs.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 84 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
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Motto
Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or in the same way.
Student Body
Total Students
84 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Valley West School often compared to?
Valley West School is often viewed alongside schools like White Oak School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Valley West School?
The application deadline for Valley West School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 2/15/2023
My son has social/behavioral issues. He struggled greatly in the larger public school setting where the staff was not adequately trained to handle his issues. He has now been at Valley West for the past 2 years and I have to say it's a game-changer! My son loves school and is doing extremely well. The staff at VW is amazing. They truly go above and beyond. I highly recommend VW to any child with social, emotional, or behavioral needs. It gets an A+ in my book.
5 4/6/2019
Excellent staff,classes,etc. Would highly recommend any child having difficulty in larger school setting to attend this school. Wish larger schools would learn things from valley west!!!
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