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
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(508) 359-2423
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-2423
3.6 miles
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Daycare / Preschool
205 Washington St
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(508) 660-7004
East Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 660-7004
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350 Village St
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(508) 376-5320
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(508) 376-5320
4 miles
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Daycare / Preschool
90 N. Meadows Road
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-6263
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(508) 359-6263
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Gr: NS-K
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