K-12 special education school in St. Louis, MO, specializing in ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities
Miriam School and Learning Center is a specialized K-12 school in Saint Louis, MO, dedicated to empowering unique learners. The school provides a supportive environment specifically designed for students with learning differences, including ADHD, autism, specific learning disabilities (such as reading and written expression), speech and language delays, anxiety, and sensory processing disorders.
The learning environment is highly personalized, featuring an average class size of just 8 students and a faculty where 80% hold advanced degrees. This small-scale setting allows for targeted support in areas such as fine motor delays and math. Beyond the classroom, students can engage in specialized extracurriculars like E-Sports, Board Game Club, and various literacy and music programs, fostering both academic and social confidence.
Miriam offers a nonsectarian, co-ed education with rolling admissions. While the yearly tuition is approximately $37,300, the school is committed to accessibility, providing need-based tuition assistance to more than 60% of its families, with an average financial aid grant of $25,000. Summer programs are also available to support continued learning.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
GradesKindergarten-12
Students161
Class Size8:1 ratio
Tuition$37,300
Fin. Aid60% receive aid
Est.1956
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1956 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $37,300 |
| Tuition Notes | Need-based tuition assistance is available, and provided to more than 60% of families. |
| Total Students | 161 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Caryn McFerren |
| Admissions Associate | Emily Manninger |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 60 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $25,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 16 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
ADHD; LD-ReadingWritten ExpressionMath; Speech/Language Delays; Fine Motor Delays; Autism; Sensory Processing Disorder; Anxiety
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Cross Country |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Board Game Club · Dungeons and Dragons · E-Sports (facilitated by St. Louis Science Center · Reading & Writing with St. Louis County Library · STL Rock School · Student Council · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Cross Country |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.miriamstl.org/aboutmiriam/calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |