Clifford Academy in Walpole, MA, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 7 through 12 in a suburban setting.
The school enrolls 17 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 3:1, supported by 5 teachers.
Approximately 53% of the student body identify as students of color, reflecting a diverse community.
Clifford Academy is one of the small鈥揷ohort special education options in the Walpole area, distinct from larger nearby schools offering broader grade spans.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 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 Clifford Academy?
The application deadline for Clifford Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Clifford Academy is Montrose School (3.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Blessed Sacrament School (2.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
808 East Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-2336
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-2336
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 319 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
29 North St
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-2423
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-2423
3.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 284 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunshine Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
205 Washington St
East Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 660-7004
East Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 660-7004
4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
350 Village St
Millis, MA 02054
(508) 376-5320
Millis, MA 02054
(508) 376-5320
4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
90 N. Meadows Road
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-6263
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-6263
4.1 miles
Gr: NS-K
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29 North St
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-2423
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-2423
3.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 284 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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300 Boston Providence Turnpike
Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 850-3900
Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 850-3900
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Home in Walpole & Clifford Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
399 Lincoln Road
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-7703
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-7703
4.4 miles
Gr: 5-11 | 39 students Avg. class size: 7 students
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462 Walpole St
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-3700
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-3700
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Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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376 ORCHARD ST
Millis, MA 02054
(617) 727-4295
Millis, MA 02054
(617) 727-4295
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
808 East Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-2336
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-2336
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 319 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
29 North St
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-2423
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-2423
3.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 284 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
350 Village St
Millis, MA 02054
(508) 376-5320
Millis, MA 02054
(508) 376-5320
4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
League School for Autism ![League School for Autism Photo]( "League School for Autism Photo")
Special Education School
300 Boston Providence Turnpike
Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 850-3900
Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 850-3900
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Home in Walpole & Clifford Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
399 Lincoln Road
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-7703
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-7703
4.4 miles
Gr: 5-11 | 39 students Avg. class size: 7 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
808 East Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-2336
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-2336
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 319 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Sunshine Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
205 Washington St
East Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 660-7004
East Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 660-7004
4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
350 Village St
Millis, MA 02054
(508) 376-5320
Millis, MA 02054
(508) 376-5320
4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
90 N. Meadows Road
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-6263
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-6263
4.1 miles
Gr: NS-K
League School for Autism ![League School for Autism Photo]( "League School for Autism Photo")
Special Education School
300 Boston Providence Turnpike
Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 850-3900
Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 850-3900
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Quick Facts
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