Learning Prep School is a grades 5-12 day school in West Newton, MA, specializing in language-based learning and ADHD support.
Founded in 1970, Learning Prep School is a non-profit, independent day school in West Newton, MA, specifically designed for students in grades 5-12 with complex learning profiles. The school specializes in language-based programming, providing targeted support for students with primary language-based deficits, such as specific learning disabilities in reading and writing or language disorders.
The school's curriculum and environment are tailored to support secondary diagnoses, including ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder (Level 1), and executive functioning weaknesses. With an average class size of just 8 students, Learning Prep School offers a highly personalized educational experience where specialized learning difference programs and ADD/ADHD support are integrated into the daily academic structure.
Learning Prep School offers a nonsectarian, co-ed environment with a casual dress code and a variety of extracurricular activities, including basketball, soccer, and ultimate frisbee. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, and while annual tuition is approximately $88,087, the school also provides summer programming for an additional cost. Families can contact the admissions team directly to discuss specific student needs and enrollment opportunities.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades5-12
Students126
Class Size8:1 ratio
Tuition$88,087
Est.1970
DeadlineNone / Rolling
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1970 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $88,087 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is determined annually by the Massachusetts Department of Education and the Operational Services Devision. |
| Total Students | 126 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | 5-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Korina Martin |
| Admissions Associate | Dawn Hurley |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 36 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 7 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Language-based learning disabilities
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Soccer · Ultimate Frisbee |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.learningprep.org/about-us/calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer Program Cost | $4,036 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Contact the school
(617) 965-07641507 Washington St, West Newton, Massachusetts 02465
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