Specialized school for students with learning differences, grades K-8, Louisville, KY
The De Paul School is a specialized educational institution with over 50 years of experience in teaching students with learning differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and auditory processing challenges. The school focuses on structured literacy instruction that is tailored to how students' brains work best, helping them build independence and achieve academic success.
Students receive individualized attention through small class sizes averaging 8 students and a 1:1 teacher-to-student ratio of approximately 1:7. The curriculum integrates core academics with social-emotional learning, computer skills, and physical education to support holistic development. The school serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade and is accredited by national organizations focused on exceptional children and independent schools.
Admissions are on a rolling basis with no set deadline, and tuition ranges from $9,950 to $17,750 annually, with 45% of families receiving financial assistance. The school also offers a summer program and maintains a formal dress code. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, families can contact the school at (502) 459-6131 or visit depaulschool.org for more information.
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 Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1970 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $17,750 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition actually ranges from $9950 to $17,750 and financial assistance is available. |
| Total Students | 139 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Erin Whicker |
| Admissions Associate | Carlos Mason Wehby |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 45 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 14 |
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
| Sports | Basketball · Climbing · Cross Country · Field Hockey · Indoor Soccer · Soccer · Swimming · Volleyball |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School 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) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.depaulschool.org/calendar-lunch-menu |
| Summer Program Cost | $500 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |