The Avalon School

The Avalon School is an independent all-boys day school in Silver Spring, Maryland, offering specialized support for students with ADD/ADHD. The school provides a structured, values-based environment with small average class sizes of 13 students, which helps learners who thrive with individualized attention and clear expectations. This setting is particularly beneficial for students managing attention and executive function challenges.

With a 24-teacher faculty where 50% hold advanced degrees, The Avalon School delivers differentiated instruction tailored to diverse learning needs. The curriculum balances a rigorous liberal arts approach with flexibility to meet individual student requirements. Beyond academics, students participate in sports like baseball, basketball, and soccer, along with clubs and arts programs that support social-emotional development and peer connection—key elements for building confidence and community belonging.

Tuition ranges from $10,395 for kindergarten through grade 2 to $20,225 for grades 9-12, with 40% of families receiving financial aid averaging $5,000. Admissions are rolling, and the Admissions Director, Istvan K. Teleki, can discuss how the school's ADD/ADHD support and smaller class structure align with your son's learning profile and needs. The school's Catholic foundation emphasizes personal responsibility and creates a predictable, supportive setting ideal for students with learning differences.