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The Schenck School

Atlanta, GeorgiaAccepting Students(404) 252-2591

The Schenck School is a K-6 special education school in Atlanta, GA, specializing in intensive literacy support for students with dyslexia.

The Schenck School is a specialized special education school in Atlanta, GA, dedicated to addressing the unique educational needs of students with dyslexia. The school provides an intensive, full academic program specifically designed to teach the skills and strategies necessary to overcome challenges in reading and written expression. By focusing on individual learning differences, the program aims to empower students to eventually transition back to regular academic programs.

Serving Kindergarten through 6th grade, the school offers a highly supportive environment with an average class size of 10 students. The faculty is exceptionally qualified, with 80% of teachers holding advanced degrees, ensuring that students receive expert instruction. The curriculum is reinforced by specialized supports, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), therapeutic services, and developmental support to help each child reach their full potential.

The Schenck School operates as a nonsectarian, co-ed institution with a formal dress code. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, and the school also offers summer programming. With a yearly tuition of approximately $44,350, the school provides a comprehensive, structured setting for students requiring targeted literacy intervention and specialized academic care.

At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
GradesKindergarten-6
Students250
Class Size10:1 ratio
Tuition$44,350
Est.1959
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association, Georgia Private School Accreditation Council (GAPSAC), Southern Association of Independent Schools

School Information

School TypeSpecial Education School
Year Founded1959
Yearly Tuition Cost$44,350
Total Students250
Total Classroom Teachers56
Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree80
Average Class Size10
Grades OfferedKindergarten-6

Admissions Information

Admissions DirectorPeggy Webb Hendrix
Admissions AssociateKelli Holcomb
Admission DeadlineNone / Rolling
Acceptance Rate33

Student Body Information

Student Body TypeCo-ed
Percent of Students of Color7

Academic Programs Information

Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support

Additional Information

Classroom Dress CodeFormal
School MembershipsNational Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · State or regional independent school association · Georgia Private School Accreditation Council (GAPSAC) · Southern Association of Independent Schools
Religious AffiliationsNonsectarian
Summer Program DetailsView Summer Program Details
Summer School OfferedYes

Contact the school

(404) 252-2591
282 Mount Paran Rd Nw, Atlanta, Georgia 30327
www.schenck.org
(404) 252-2591

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