Mission: To enable students with special needs to achieve their highest learning potential and level of independence. Cotting School offers a continuum of services to support students and school professionals at Cotting School, HOPEhouse at Cotting School, and in public school settings across the state.
We create inclusive communities which foster academic achievement, skill development and social-emotional maturity.
We meet the unique needs of students with a broad spectrum of learning and communication disabilities, physical challenges and complex medical conditions by providing an array of integrated services. Learn more at cotting.org.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Cotting School 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 Kindergarten-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1893
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
103 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cotting School's ranking?
Cotting School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Cotting School?
The application deadline for Cotting School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(978) 927-7070
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(978) 927-7070
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(617) 552-3223
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
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(781) 860-0776
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Gr: NS-8 | 270 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Lexington, MA 02421
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(178) 189-9035
Waltham, MA 02452
(178) 189-9035
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Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
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(781) 862-8571
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-8571
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Gr: NS-8 | 270 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(781) 274-6800
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 274-6800
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Gr: 8-12 | 31 students
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(781) 895-3200
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(781) 895-3200
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Miles
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7 Clematis
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(781) 643-5511
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 643-5511
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
920 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02452
(178) 189-9035
Waltham, MA 02452
(178) 189-9035
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
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429 Marrett Rd.
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(781) 860-0776
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 860-0776
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
130 Pleasant Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-8571
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-8571
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 270 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
739 Massachusetts Ave
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-5208
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-5208
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
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Mendon, MA 01756
(508) 634-1590
Mendon, MA 01756
(508) 634-1590
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(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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Hopedale, MA 01747
(508) 634-2214
Hopedale, MA 01747
(508) 634-2214
9472.9 miles
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Rank:
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90 Pleasant Street
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-2130
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-2130
9473 miles
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6 Park Street
Hopedale, MA 01747
(508) 634-2213
Hopedale, MA 01747
(508) 634-2213
9473 miles
Gr: PK | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Vocational School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
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(508) 529-7758
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-7758
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