Private school in Minnesota supporting students with learning differences and ADHD
Shattuck-St. Mary's School is a college-preparatory boarding and day school in Faribault, Minnesota, specifically designed to support students with mild to moderate learning disabilities and ADHD who have average to above-average cognitive abilities. The school's Learning Difference Programs and ADD/ADHD Support services provide specialized academic and emotional support tailored to the unique needs of students with learning differences.
With an average class size of 12 students and 68 faculty members, Shattuck-St. Mary's offers a personalized learning environment that allows for individualized attention and academic support. The school's rigorous college-preparatory curriculum includes 16 AP courses across multiple disciplines, alongside robust extracurricular opportunities including 14+ sports, arts programs, and student organizations like EDPA (Empowering Differences Promoting Awareness), which fosters an inclusive and supportive community for all students.
The school serves students in grades 6-12 and offers both day and boarding options, with rolling admissions and tuition ranging from $36,750 (day) to $57,500 (international boarding). Located 45 minutes from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, the school welcomes families from across the United States and internationally, providing a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students with learning differences.
At a Glance
Grades6-12
Students397
Class Size12:1 ratio
Tuition$55,000
Est.1858
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1858 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $55,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Domestic Day Tuition: $36,750 Domestic Boarding Tuition: $55,000 International Boarding Tuition: $57,500 |
| Total Students | 397 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Andrew Garlinski |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 49 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Mild to moderate learning disabilities and/or ADHD and average to above average cognitive abilities
Advanced Courses
BiologyCalculus ABCalculus BCChemistryEnglish Language and CompositionEnglish Literature and CompositionEnvironmental ScienceFrench LanguageLatin: VergilMicroeconomicsPhysics CPsychologySpanish LanguageStatisticsStudio ArtUnited States Government and Politics
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Badminton · Basketball · Dance · Drill Team · Figure Skating · Golf · Ice Hockey · Indoor Soccer · Intramural Sports Only · Lacrosse · Soccer · Tennis · Ultimate Frisbee · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Arch Dance Company · EDPA (Empowering Differences Promoting Awareness) · Gold Key Club · Mathletes · Mock Trial · Players Theatre Troupe · Quiz Bowl · Student Government · The Spectator (student newspaper) · Wooden Soldiers · Yearbook · Arts and Music Programs: · Chamber Orchestra · Middle & Upper School Choirs · Theater Arts · Visual Arts (painting · drawing · ceramics · photography) · weCreate (makerspace with various studios) · Wind Ensemble |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Episcopal |
| School Calendar | www.s-sm.org/news-events/calendar |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |