The Judge Rotenberg Center Is A Special Needs School In Canton, Massachusetts Serving Ages 3-adult.
For over 50 Years JRC Has Provided Very Effective Education And Treatment To Both High-functioning Students With Conduct, Behavior, Emotional, And/Or Psychiatric Problems And Low-functioning Students With Autistic-like Behaviors.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
130 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- The Judge Rotenberg Center Is A Special Needs School In Canton, Massachusetts Serving Ages 3-adult. Forover 50 Years JRC Has Provided Very Effective Education And Treatment To Both High-functioning Students With Conduct, Behavior, Emotional, And/Or Psychiatric Problems And Low-functioning Students With Autistic-like Behaviors.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of The Judge Rotenberg Center?
The acceptance rate of The Judge Rotenberg Center is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.
When is the application deadline for The Judge Rotenberg Center?
The application deadline for The Judge Rotenberg Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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