
Doctor Franklin Perkins School Day and Residential
RFK Community Alliance
rfkcommunity.org/our-services/doctor-franklin-perkins-school
975 Main Street, Lancaster, MA 01523
Admissions Contact
- Deanna King
- Director of Admissions
- 978-368-4904
- admissions@perkinschool.org
Primary Approved Populations
- Anxiety Disorder
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Bipolar
- Depressive Disorder
- Emotional Disability
- Mood Disorder

Both Day and Residential Program

10:1:1 Student:Teacher:Aide Ratio

Age Range Served: 5 - 22
Age At Admission: 5 - 20

218 Days of Daytime Operation
365 Days of Residential Operation

158 Maximum Enrollment

< 25% Students Taking MCAS ALT
Dedicated to exceptional academic, social, emotional, and behavioral supports and related services, the Doctor Franklin Perkins School provides a 12-month academic program for students in Grades K-12 and beyond through age 21.Additionally, for those students requiring 24-hour support, our residential program provides full after-school programming and round the clock support to help facilitate their learning and development.
We are committed to a learning environment that has an academically challenging curriculum, a philosophy of teaching that focuses on individual student strengths, and an emphasis on seeing students succeed. Families and caregivers are a vital resource, and we seek their partnership to participate in planning and decision-making.•Reading Services
•Strong Electives Program in Music, Art, Swimming
•Full Gymnasium, Indoor Pool, Fitness Center
•Therapeutic horsemanship program
•Spacious, Light-filled Classrooms, Library, and Dining Room; Outdoor Learning Areas;
•Job Readiness Program
•NEASC and COA Accredited