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Perkins School for the Blind

Watertown, Massachusetts · Grades K to 12

NonsectarianSpecial education
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About Perkins School for the Blind

Perkins School for the Blind serves kindergarten through grade 12 as a nonsectarian private school in Watertown, Massachusetts. It reported 174 students in 2023-24. There are about 2.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (63 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Middlesex County. In the federal survey it describes its program as special education. There are 197 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address175 N Beacon St, Watertown, MA 02472
Phone(617) 924-3434
GradesK to 12
Students174
Teachers (full-time equivalent)63.0
Students per teacher2.8
Religious affiliationNonsectarian
School typeSpecial education
Coed or single-sexCoed
LevelElementary and secondary
Locale (NCES)Suburb, large, Middlesex County

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey, 2023-24 public-use file (NCES school ID 00604589). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Perkins School for the Blind serve?

Perkins School for the Blind serves kindergarten through grade 12.

How many students attend Perkins School for the Blind?

Perkins School for the Blind reported 174 students in 2023-24, according to the NCES Private School Universe Survey.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Perkins School for the Blind?

About 2.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 174 students and 63 teachers in federal data.

Is Perkins School for the Blind a public or private school?

Perkins School for the Blind is a private school. It reports no religious affiliation.

Where is Perkins School for the Blind located?

Perkins School for the Blind is at 175 N Beacon St, Watertown, MA 02472. The phone number is (617) 924-3434.

How many other schools are near Perkins School for the Blind?

There are 197 other schools within 5 miles of Perkins School for the Blind in our directory.

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