Great Circle Edgewood Children's Center: K-12 special education in St. Louis, MO, for autism, ADHD, and emotional support
Great Circle Edgewood Children's Center is a specialized K-12 school in Saint Louis, MO, dedicated to supporting students with significant emotional and behavioral challenges, communication disorders, cognitive delays, and autism spectrum diagnoses. The school utilizes a unique teacher+therapist staffing model, ensuring that therapeutic support is integrated directly into the educational experience to meet each student's specific developmental needs.
The learning environment features small class sizes and specialized programming, including dedicated support for students with ADD/ADHD. With 42% of faculty holding advanced degrees, the school provides a highly trained instructional team. Great Circle is a member of the Council for Exceptional Children and holds multiple accreditations, including ISACS and AdvancED, ensuring high standards of specialized care and instruction.
Great Circle offers a nonsectarian, casual learning environment with rolling admissions. While the yearly tuition is approximately $24,500, about 10% of students receive financial aid. The school operates multiple campuses across Missouri, including locations in St. Louis, St. James, Columbia, and Marshall, providing various options for families across the region.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades1-12
Students66
Tuition$24,500
Fin. Aid10% receive aid
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Cognia
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $24,500 |
| Total Students | 66 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 42 |
| Grades Offered | 1-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Chris Noll |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 10 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 29 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
ADD/ADHD Support
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Cognia · Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |