Journeys Lutheran School serves grades 3-12 with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, and emotional differences in Hales Corners, WI
Journeys Lutheran School is a special education school in Hales Corners, WI serving students in grades 3-12 with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, mild emotional and behavioral differences, and mild cognitive disabilities. The school provides a therapeutic, Christ-centered environment designed to help students with unique learning challenges reach their full potential—academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
With an average class size of just 12 students and 12 classroom teachers on staff, Journeys offers highly individualized instruction tailored to each student's strengths and needs. The curriculum is enriched with art therapy and music therapy, with a strong emphasis on fine arts and movement-based learning. This therapeutic approach supports students' emotional regulation and social development alongside academics.
Journeys enrolls 76 students total and maintains a diverse, welcoming co-ed community. Tuition starts at $8,000 yearly, and families have multiple financial options through the Special Needs Scholarship Program (for students with IEPs) and state Choice Programs. The school accepts applications on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. For more details, contact admissions or visit journeyslutheran.org.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1958 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Due to the Special Needs Scholarship Program (for students with IEP\'s) and the Choice Programs, families have alternatives to paying tuition. |
| Total Students | 76 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 40 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | 3-12 |
| Admissions Director | Karen |
| Admissions Associate | Jenny |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 66 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Council of Bilingual Education |
| Religious Affiliations | Lutheran Church Missouri Synod |
| School Calendar | journeyslutheran.org/s/2024-2025-Journeys-calendar.pdf |