The Ellis School of Atlanta is a non-profit special education school in Atlanta, GA, specializing in complex communication needs.
The Ellis School of Atlanta is a non-profit special education school dedicated to serving children with complex communication needs and multiple disabilities. The school focuses on a strength-based approach, nurturing life-long learners by focusing on what is possible for each student and helping them connect deeply with their community.
The school provides a highly specialized environment with a faculty where 98% of teachers hold advanced degrees. Programs are specifically designed to support students with learning differences and complex communication requirements. Because services are highly individualized, the school tailors its approach based on the specific amount of therapy and the type of hours requested by each family.
The Ellis School offers a casual, nonsectarian environment and provides summer programming for an additional cost. To help families navigate the enrollment process, the school holds parent information sessions quarterly. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, and families are encouraged to attend an information session to discuss specific needs and tuition details.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
GradesInquire with school
Students10
DeadlineNone / Rolling
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Tuition Notes | Parent information sessions will help guide the discussion. As services depend on not just education but amount of therapy and type of hours requested |
| Total Students | 10 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 98 |
| Grades Offered | Inquire with school |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Alison Caputo |
| Admissions Associate | Cristina Harty |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 10 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference Programs
Learning Programs Supported
Complex Communication Needs
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Swimming |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.elliscenter.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=12-2021 |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer Program Cost | $475 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Contact the school
(678) 973-0483739 West Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30308
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