Maur Hill - Mount Academy

Maur Hill-Mount Academy is a Catholic boarding and day school in Atchison, Kansas serving grades 9-12 with explicit support for students with ADD/ADHD. The school provides a structured, nurturing environment designed to help students with learning differences thrive alongside their peers, with an average class size of 17 and a student-to-teacher ratio that enables personalized attention and accommodation.

The academy offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum enhanced by AP and college-level courses, paired with ADD/ADHD support services to help students manage their learning needs. Students benefit from a diverse, tight-knit boarding community (165 total students) with house systems, mentorship, and a full range of extracurricular activities—from athletics and arts to robotics and mock trial—allowing students to build confidence and find their strengths beyond the classroom.

With 99% of graduates entering college and average SAT scores of 1220, Maur Hill-Mount Academy demonstrates its commitment to college readiness for all learners. Day tuition begins at $26,950; 7-day boarding is $32,500. Rolling admissions, an 85% acceptance rate, and financial aid available to 54% of students (average grant $7,000) make the school accessible to families seeking a supportive, faith-based college prep environment for students with ADHD or learning differences.