Independent PreK-12 school in Marietta, GA offering specialized programs for students with dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, and learning differences.
The Walker School is an independent PreK-12 school in Marietta, GA that provides specialized support for students with learning differences, including dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, and other learning disabilities through dedicated Learning Difference Programs. The school's student-centered approach ensures that each child receives individualized attention in a nurturing environment designed specifically for learners who need additional support.
With small average class sizes of 11 students and 77% of faculty holding advanced degrees, The Walker School creates a personalized learning environment where students with diverse needs can thrive academically and socially. The curriculum integrates rigorous academics with innovative STEM programming, challenging all students to think deeply while building confidence and adaptability—particularly valuable for students who learn differently and benefit from structured, supportive instruction.
The school offers comprehensive support services and a vibrant community with extensive sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities designed to help every student find belonging and develop their strengths. Tuition ranges from $19,260 to $31,820, with 22% of students receiving financial aid. For families of students with special learning needs, The Walker School provides an academically rigorous environment paired with specialized programming and the individualized support that helps students thrive.
| Year Founded | 1957 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $31,820 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges $19,260 - $31,820 |
| Total Students | 947 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 94 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 77 |
| Average Class Size | 11 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
| Admissions Director | Katherine Harirson |
| Admissions Associate | Sarah Martin |
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 6 |
| Acceptance Rate | 65 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 22 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 36 |
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Diving · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Sailing · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Wrestling |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Academic Team · Animal Activist Club · Art Club · Asian Culture Club · Battle of the Bands · Black Student Union · Buddies Without Borders · Chess Club · Childhood Cancer Awareness · Coding Club · Community Cleanup Club · Concrete Jungle Club · Data Science Club · Dessert Decor · Diversity Alliance · DnD Club · Econ Club · Entrepreneurship Club · Environmental Club · F1 Club · Fair Oaks Partnership · Fashion Club · Fellowship of Christian Students · Film Club · Finance Club · French Club · French Honor Society · Girl Talk · Health Occupations Students of America · Improv Club · International Thespian Society · Kindness Club · Knit Your Mind · Latino Alliance for Culture and Empowerment · Literary Magazine · LOVE Club · Math Team · Mock Trial · Model United Nations · National Art Honors Society · peer leadership · Running Club · Sodalitas · Speedch and Debate · Spike Ball Club · Stem Club · Step Up Program · Student Activities Union · Student Athlete Organization · Student Policy Committee · Student Service Organization · Walker Robotics · Walker World Health Organization · Wiffleball Club · Show More (38) · Hide |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) · Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) · National Association of College Admissions Counselors |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.thewalkerschool.org/school-calendar |
Claiming is free. You can correct your contact info, hours, and description so families see accurate details.
Claim This Listing