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The De Paul School
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The De Paul School

Louisville, KentuckyAccepting Students(502) 459-6131

K-8 special education school in Louisville, KY, specializing in dyslexia, ADHD, and language-based learning differences

The De Paul School is a specialized K-8 nonsectarian school in Louisville, KY, dedicated to helping students with learning differences develop independence and academic success. With a 50-year history of impactful instruction, the school specializes in structured literacy programs designed to unlock student potential in reading and writing. The curriculum is comprehensive, covering mathematics, science, social studies, and computer skills, while also prioritizing social skills, values, and library skills.

The school provides targeted support for a wide range of neurodiverse needs, including Dyslexia, ADHD, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, and Auditory Processing Difficulties, as well as organizational and mild sensory processing challenges. To ensure personalized instruction, the school maintains an average class size of just 8 students, allowing for highly individualized attention and specialized learning programs tailored to each child's unique profile.

The De Paul School offers a structured environment with a formal dress code and a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including swimming, soccer, and climbing. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, and the school is committed to accessibility, with 45% of students receiving financial aid. Tuition typically ranges from $9,950 to $17,750, and summer programs are also available for an additional fee.

At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
GradesKindergarten-8
Students139
Class Size8:1 ratio
Tuition$17,750
Fin. Aid45% receive aid
Est.1970
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Other special emphasis association(s), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), State or regional independent school association, Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

School Information

School TypeSpecial Education School
Year Founded1970
Yearly Tuition Cost$17,750
Tuition NotesTuition actually ranges from $9950 to $17,750 and financial assistance is available.
Total Students139
Total Classroom Teachers21
Average Class Size8
Grades OfferedKindergarten-8

Admissions Information

Admissions DirectorErin Whicker
Admissions AssociateCarlos Mason Wehby
Admission DeadlineNone / Rolling
Percent on Financial Aid45

Student Body Information

Student Body TypeCo-ed
Percent of Students of Color14

Academic Programs Information

Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia / Language-basedADHD or Attentional DifficultiesOrganizational DifficultiesDysgraphiaDyscalculia / Mathematics-based DifficultiesAuditory Processing DifficultiesMild Sensory Processing Disorder
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data

Sports and Extracurricular Information

SportsBasketball · Climbing · Cross Country · Field Hockey · Indoor Soccer · Soccer · Swimming · Volleyball

Additional Information

Classroom Dress CodeFormal
School MembershipsOther associations(s) for exceptional children · Other special emphasis association(s) · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · State or regional independent school association · Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
Religious AffiliationsNonsectarian
School Calendarwww.depaulschool.org/calendar-lunch-menu
Summer Program Cost$500
Summer School OfferedYes

Contact the school

(502) 459-6131
1925 Duker Ave, Louisville, Kentucky 40205
www.depaulschool.org
(502) 459-6131

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