K-12 independent school in Mount Joy, PA, specializing in students with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences
The Janus School is the only independent K-12 day school in Central Pennsylvania specifically dedicated to students with learning differences. The school provides a specialized environment for students navigating dyslexia, language- and math-based learning disabilities, ADHD, executive function difficulties, non-verbal learning disorder, and auditory processing disorder. They also support students on the Autism Spectrum (Level 1) who do not have primary behavioral challenges or intellectual disabilities.
The school focuses on empowering students by helping them develop essential strategies and skills to manage their learning differences both inside and outside the classroom. With an average class size of just 5 students and a faculty where 85% hold advanced degrees, the school offers highly personalized instruction. Beyond academics, students can engage in extracurriculars such as 3-D printing, an outdoor club, and arts and music programs, including the school play.
The Janus School offers a nonsectarian, co-ed environment with rolling admissions. Tuition varies by grade level, ranging from approximately $34,975 for K-5 to over $40,000 for upper grades, and extensive financial aid is available, with 40% of students receiving aid. Transportation services are also provided to the Reading, Harrisburg, York, Lebanon, and Hershey areas.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
GradesKindergarten-12
Students61
Class Size5:1 ratio
Fin. Aid40% receive aid
Est.1991
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA), Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS), Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS), Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1991 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition Costs: $34,975 (K-5) $40,400 (Gr. 6-11) $40,955 (Gr. 12) There is extensive financial aid available; transportation available to the Reading, Harrisburg, York, Lebanon, & Hershey areas. |
| Total Students | 61 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 85 |
| Average Class Size | 5 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Robin Payne |
| Admissions Associate | Michelle Styer |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 40 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $15,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 20 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
• Dyslexic/language-based and math learning disabilities • ADD/ADHD (Executive Functioning) • Non-Verbal Learning Disorder • Autism Spectrum (with no intellectual disability or primary behavioral challenges) • Auditory Processing • Language Processin
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Bowling |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · 3-D Printing · Outdoor Club · Arts and Music Programs: · School Play |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) · Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) · Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) · Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | thejanusschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/21-22-The-Janus-School-Calendar.pdf |
| Summer Program Cost | $1,495 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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