Specialized co-ed special education school in Fredericksburg, VA serving grades 5-12 with small class sizes and rolling admissions
The Gladys H. Oberle School is a specialized co-ed special education school in Fredericksburg, VA, designed specifically for middle and high school students (grades 5–12) who are not achieving their potential in public school settings. With a total enrollment of 46 students and an average class size of just 4, the school provides a highly individualized environment for students with significant academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
Staffed by 12 experienced educators, 75% of whom hold advanced degrees, the school implements tailored programs to help students achieve academic, behavioral, and transition goals. The curriculum supports diverse disabilities including learning disabilities, autism, emotional disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and multiple disabilities, while also offering ADD/ADHD support and learning difference programs.
Admissions are rolling with a 95% acceptance rate, and the school is nonsectarian. Tuition is typically covered by referring school systems, FAPT, the Department of Juvenile Justice, or Social Services, as private pay is not accepted. Families interested in the summer program, post-graduate year options, or specific course details should contact the school directly at (540) 372-6710.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades5-12
Students46
Class Size4:1 ratio
Est.1991
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Other special emphasis association(s)
Other school association(s)
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1991 |
| Tuition Notes | Daily rate varies by service and is usually paid by referring school system, FAPT, Dept of Juvenile Justice or Social Services. We do not accept private pay. |
| Total Students | 46 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 75 |
| Average Class Size | 4 |
| Grades Offered | 5-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Admissions |
| Admissions Associate | Ken Manahan |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 95 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 29 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Learning DisabilitiesEmotional DisabilitiesAutismOHIIntellectual DisabilitiesOther Health ImpairedMultiple Disabilities
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Arts/Crafts Club · Cooking Club · Dungeons and Dragons Club · Fishing Club · Sports Club |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Other special emphasis association(s) · Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
Contact the school
(540) 372-6710404 Willis Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
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