Beverly School For The Deaf in Beverly, MA is a nonsectarian special education school serving co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban community.
Established in 1876, the school has a long–standing history as one of the oldest private special education institutions in Massachusetts.
The school enrolls 157 students with 70 in K–12, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 20 full–time teachers.
Approximately 20% of the student body reflects racial diversity, providing a racially varied learning environment.
Beverly School For The Deaf holds membership in the National Independent ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Association and other school associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Beverly School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1876
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
157 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beverly School For The Deaf's ranking?
Beverly School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Beverly School For The Deaf?
The application deadline for Beverly School For The Deaf is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Beverly School For The Deaf is Hopeful Journeys Educational Center (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Shore Country Day School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bright Horizons at Beverly Cummings Center (0.4 miles away)
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(781) 862-7323
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(978) 948-2346
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 948-2346
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453 Concord Ave
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(781) 862-7323
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(781) 599-4422
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(781) 599-4422
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Beverly, MA 01915
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New England Academy
Special Education School
96 Cherry Hill Drive
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(978) 921-1103
Beverly, MA 01915
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Our Lady Of Assumption School ![Our Lady Of Assumption School Photo]( "Our Lady Of Assumption School Photo")
(Catholic)
40 Grove St
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 599-4422
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 599-4422
6.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 346 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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(978) 922-1008
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-1008
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Gr: PK-6 | 234 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
701 Cabot St
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-8811
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-8811
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 117 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
14 Otis Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-0307
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-0307
2.9 miles
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75 West Shore Drive
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-5800
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-5800
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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Bright Horizons at Beverly Cummings Center
Daycare / Preschool
100 Cummings Ctr
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-4252
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-4252
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
545 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-1700
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-1700
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Childrens Montessori Center
Montessori School
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Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-2144
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-2144
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students
The Saints Academy ![The Saints Academy Photo]( "The Saints Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
111 New Balch Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-0048
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-0048
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
28 Tozer Rd
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 993-8096
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 993-8096
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Gr: 1-12 | 98 students
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28 Tozer Rd
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 993-8096
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 993-8096
1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 98 students
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Alternative School
112 Sohier Rd
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-3305
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-3305
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Gr: 9-12 | 39 students
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(978) 587-8300
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 587-8300
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New England Academy
Special Education School
96 Cherry Hill Drive
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-1103
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-1103
1.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
35 Standley Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 827-8793
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 827-8793
2.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
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Miles
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545 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-1700
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-1700
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Saints Academy ![The Saints Academy Photo]( "The Saints Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
111 New Balch Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-0048
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-0048
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
28 Tozer Rd
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 993-8096
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 993-8096
1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 98 students
Beacon Christian Academy
(Christian)
35 Conant St
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-2888
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-2888
1.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
243 Essex Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-1008
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-1008
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 234 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Bright Horizons at Beverly Cummings Center
Daycare / Preschool
100 Cummings Ctr
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-4252
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-4252
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
545 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-1700
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-1700
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Childrens Montessori Center
Montessori School
12 Bradstreet Ave. Danvers, MA 01923
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-2144
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-2144
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students
The Saints Academy ![The Saints Academy Photo]( "The Saints Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
111 New Balch Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-0048
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-0048
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mrs Alexander's School
Daycare / Preschool
80 Lothrop St
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-1868
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-1868
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
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10/
Top 10%10
77 Ferndale Road
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0400
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0400
9478.7 miles
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(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1155 Central Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0416
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0416
9478.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Harris Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0480
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0480
9478.9 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 867 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143 Needham Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-2000
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-2000
9479 miles
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(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
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Rank:
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Top 20%10
120 Broadmeadow Rd
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0448
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0448
9479.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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