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RFK Academy

RFK Community Alliance

rfkcommunity.org/our-services/rfk-academy

1 Federal Street, Building 102-1, Springfield, MA 01105

Admissions Contact
  • Deanna King
  • Director of Admissions
  • 978-368-4904
  • admissions@perkinschool.org
Primary Approved Populations
  • Anxiety Disorder
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Mood Disorder
  • Bipolar
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Day Program

5:1:0 Student:Teacher:Aide Ratio

Age Range Served: 14 - 22

Age At Admission: 14 - 21

216 Days of Daytime Operation

25 Maximum Enrollment

< 25% Students Taking MCAS ALT

A small school by design, Robert F. Kennedy Academy (RFKA) is a therapeutic day school that serves students ages 14-21 with diverse abilities and unique needs, including social, emotional, and learning challenges. RFKA creates individualized learning opportunities while establishing a community of learners. RFK Academy’s program goes beyond the four walls of its classrooms. Students experience regular opportunities outside the school building in their community and in nature, where they discover who they are and what they care about with support from our dedicated staff. Our name reflects our belief in high expectations for our students, who have the potential to succeed in all facets of their education. • Located In Western Massachusetts • Small Class Sizes and Low Student-staff Ratios • 12-month Educational Program • 45-day Extended Evaluations • Credit Recovery Options