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 Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1959 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $44,350 |
| Total Students | 250 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80 |
| Average Class Size | 10 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-6 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Peggy Webb Hendrix |
| Admissions Associate | Kelli Holcomb |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 33 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 7 |
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 Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · State or regional independent school association · Georgia Private School Accreditation Council (GAPSAC) · Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |