Mater Dei Academy

Mater Dei Academy is a Catholic PreK-8 school in Wickliffe, OH that actively supports students with learning differences and ADD/ADHD. The school offers specialized Learning Difference Programs designed to help students with mild learning disabilities succeed academically while maintaining enrollment in mainstream classrooms alongside their peers. With an average class size of 21 students and a faculty of whom 40% hold advanced degrees, Mater Dei provides individualized attention and qualified instruction tailored to each child's needs.

As an Ohio Department of Education STEM-designated school, Mater Dei combines rigorous academics with a Christ-centered educational philosophy focused on intellectual, moral, social, and physical development. The school fosters a supportive community environment where students with learning differences can thrive, participate in extracurricular activities including sports, drama, music, and clubs, and develop confidence alongside their classmates. Special needs students benefit from a structured, values-based setting that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional learning.

Tuition starts at $5,200 annually, with 90% of families receiving financial aid. JP Scholarships are available for families who qualify, and EdChoice educational savings accounts may help offset costs for eligible households. Rolling admissions make it accessible for families exploring their options mid-year.