Center School in Holyoke, MA, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 2 through 12 in a suburban community.
Established in 1997, the school enrolls 68 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 3:1 supported by 23 teachers.
The school's student body is 70% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for diversity.
Center School operates on a 16鈥揳cre campus and is a member of state or regional independent school associations.
Nearby options include several special education schools serving similar grade ranges within a 2鈥搈ile radius of Holyoke.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Center School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Year Founded
1997
Campus Size
16 acres
Student Body
Total Students
68 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Center School?
The application deadline for Center School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Center School is New England Adolescent Research Institute (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Lutheran Christian School (1.7 miles away)
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