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Private Schools for Students with Learning Differences (2027)

Admissions, class sizes, tuition and financial aid for 195 accredited independent schools serving students with dyslexia, ADHD and other learning differences.

Last verified: October 2026 · 195 schools · Every fact checked on each school’s own website

Independent schools that specialize in learning differences

These 195 accredited independent schools say on their own websites that they serve students with learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD, language based learning disabilities or executive function challenges. Many ask for a recent psychoeducational evaluation instead of the SSAT or ISEE, and class sizes are usually very small.

Select any school name to open its full profile, with its approach, class size, ratio, financial aid and admissions page.

Where they are: the most schools are in NY (18), FL (15), GA (14), PA (12), CA (12), NC (12). Use the filters to narrow by state, testing policy, financial aid or class size, and select a school for its full profile.
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School ↕ City ↕ State ↕ Type ↕ Grades Avg class ↕ Testing ↕ Deadline Profile
The Accord SchoolLearning differences Norwell MA Day Middle school (5 to 9 per prior data, not confirmed) Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
Applewild SchoolProject-based learning · Learning differences Fitchburg MA Day and boarding Toddler to 9 Not stated Varies by grade Feb 1 (priority Dec 15), then rolling Full profile
Ben Bronz AcademyLearning differences West Hartford CT Day 1 to 12+ Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
Carroll SchoolLearning differences Lincoln MA Day 1 to 9 10 No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Cotting SchoolLearning differences Lexington MA Day Ages 3 to 22 Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
Eagle Hill SchoolCollege preparatory · International Baccalaureate Hardwick MA Day and boarding 8 to 12 Not stated No entrance test Dec 15 first round (fall 2027 entry); rolling after Full profile
Eagle Hill SchoolLearning differences Greenwich CT Day and 5-day boarding (special education, language-based LD) 1 to 8 Not stated No entrance test Rolling; apply before Jan 15 if seeking aid Full profile
Forman SchoolCollege preparatory · Learning differences Litchfield CT Day and boarding (learning differences) Not published on pages checked Not stated No entrance test Rolling; review begins December Full profile
Franklin AcademyLearning differences · Postgraduate year East Haddam CT Day and boarding 8 to PG Not stated Not stated by school Rolling Full profile
The Greenwood SchoolExperiential and outdoor · Learning differences Putney VT Day and boarding 6 to 12 4 No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Hampshire Country SchoolExperiential and outdoor · Learning differences Rindge NH Boarding 4 to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
Landmark SchoolLearning differences Prides Crossing MA Day and boarding 2 to 12 6 to 8 No entrance test Dec 15 first round, then rolling (year not stated) Full profile
Learning Prep SchoolLearning differences West Newton MA Day 5 to 12 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
The Marvelwood SchoolLearning differences Kent CT Day and boarding 9 to 12, PG Not stated Test optional Rolling from Dec 1, 2026; FA Jan 15, 2027 Full profile
Middlebridge SchoolCollege preparatory · Learning differences Narragansett RI Day and boarding Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
The Oliverian SchoolCollege preparatory · Experiential and outdoor Haverhill NH Boarding 9 to 12 4 to 7 Not stated by school Rolling (priority Feb 1) Full profile
Riverview SchoolLearning differences East Sandwich MA Day and boarding Middle school, high school, post-high school transition (ages 11 to 21) Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
The Southport SchoolLearning differences Southport CT Day 2 to 8 Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
St. Andrew’s SchoolInternational Baccalaureate · Learning differences Barrington RI Day and boarding 6 to 12, PG 12 Not stated by school Feb 1 (year not stated) Full profile
Villa Maria SchoolLearning differences Stamford CT Day K to 12 4 Not stated by school Rolling Full profile
The Wheeler SchoolLearning differences Providence RI Day Nursery to 12 Not stated Not stated by school Feb 1, 2027 Full profile
Windham Woods SchoolExperiential and outdoor · Learning differences Windham NH Day 1 to 12 Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
The Wolf SchoolLearning differences East Providence RI Day 1 to 8 Not stated No entrance test Not stated Full profile
The Woodhall SchoolLearning differences Bethlehem CT Boarding 9 to 12 Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
Wooster SchoolCollege preparatory · Learning differences Danbury CT Day 5 to 12 Not stated Not stated by school Feb 1 of entry year expected; rolling after Full profile
Bay Ridge Preparatory SchoolLearning differences Brooklyn NY Day K to 12 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
The Churchill School and CenterLearning differences New York NY Day K to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
The Craig SchoolLearning differences Mountain Lakes NJ Day 2 to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
Darrow SchoolLearning differences · Postgraduate year New Lebanon NY Day and boarding 9 to 12 Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
Fusion Academy BrooklynLearning differences Brooklyn NY Day 4 to 12 (per campus page) 1 Not stated by school Rolling Full profile
The Gateway SchoolLearning differences New York NY Day Ages 5 to 13 (Lower and Middle School) 8 to 11 No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Gillen Brewer SchoolLearning differences · Therapeutic New York NY Day PreK to 8 Not stated No entrance test Not stated Full profile
The Gow SchoolCollege preparatory · Learning differences South Wales NY Day and boarding 5 to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
The IDEAL School of ManhattanLearning differences New York NY Day K to 12 plus 18 to 21 transition program 10 to 15 Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
Maplebrook SchoolLearning differences Amenia NY Day and boarding Ages 12 to 18 (plus 18 to 21 postsecondary) 4 to 8 School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
Mary McDowell Friends SchoolCollege preparatory · Learning differences Brooklyn NY Day K to 12 Not stated Not stated by school Rolling Full profile
The Newgrange SchoolLearning differences Hopewell NJ Day Not stated Not stated by school Rolling Full profile
The Parkside SchoolLearning differences New York NY Day K to 5 (ages 5 to 11) 8 to 9 No entrance test Rolling Full profile
The Pennington SchoolLearning differences Pennington NJ Day and boarding 6 to 12 13 Varies by grade Jan 15 Full profile
The Shefa SchoolLearning differences · Faith: Jewish New York NY Day Not stated No entrance test Mar 1 priority, May 1 standard, then rolling Full profile
Stephen Gaynor SchoolLearning differences New York NY Day Ages 3.5 to 14 Not stated Not stated by school Rolling Full profile
Vincent Smith SchoolLearning differences Port Washington NY Day 1 to 12 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
West End Day SchoolLearning differences New York NY Day 1 to 8 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
The Windward SchoolLearning differences White Plains (also Manhattan) NY Day 1 to 9 (Westchester Lower 1 to 5, Middle 6 to 9) Not stated No entrance test Not stated Full profile
Winston Preparatory SchoolLearning differences New York NY Day 4 to 12 8 School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
Winston Preparatory School Long IslandLearning differences Dix Hills NY Day 3 to 12 8 School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
The Winston SchoolLearning differences Short Hills NJ Day Not stated School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
AIM AcademyInternational Baccalaureate · Learning differences Conshohocken PA Day 1-12 Not stated No entrance test Rolling (2027-28 applications open early Oct 2026) Full profile
Baltimore Lab SchoolLearning differences · Arts focus Baltimore MD Day Lower School to 12 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Benchmark SchoolLearning differences Media PA Day 1 to 8 Not stated School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
Center SchoolProject-based learning · Learning differences Abington PA Day 1-8 Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
Centreville Layton SchoolLearning differences Centreville DE Day TK to 12 8 School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
Chesapeake Bay AcademyProject-based learning · Learning differences Virginia Beach VA Day 1 to 12 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
The College SchoolLearning differences Newark DE Day 1 to 8 8 to 10 No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Commonwealth AcademyCollege preparatory · Learning differences Alexandria VA Day 6 to 12 Not stated No entrance test Jan 15, 2027 (first round), then space available Full profile
Delaware Valley Friends SchoolCollege preparatory · Learning differences Paoli PA Day 1 to 12 Not stated Not stated by school Rolling (applications accepted until about March) Full profile
The Diener SchoolLearning differences Bethesda MD Day K to 8 10 to 12 Not stated by school Jan 11, 2027, rolling after Full profile
Hill Top Preparatory SchoolLearning differences Bryn Mawr PA Day and boarding 5 to 12, post-secondary 6 to 8 No entrance test Not stated Full profile
The Hillside SchoolLearning differences Macungie PA Day K to 9 6 to 10 Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
The Janus SchoolLearning differences Mount Joy PA Day K to 12 6.2 School’s own assessment Not stated Full profile
Jemicy SchoolCollege preparatory · Experiential and outdoor Owings Mills MD Day 1 to 12 Not stated No entrance test Jan 11, 2027 Full profile
The Lab School of WashingtonProject-based learning · Learning differences Washington DC Day 1 to 12 Not stated No entrance test Jan 14, 2027 (priority; rolling after) Full profile
McLean SchoolCollege preparatory · Learning differences Potomac MD Day K to 12 Not stated SSAT or ISEE for some grades Jan 15 (first round), then rolling to July 15 Full profile
The New Community SchoolCollege preparatory · Learning differences Richmond VA Day 5 to 12 Not stated No entrance test Not stated Full profile
New Vistas SchoolExperiential and outdoor · Learning differences Lynchburg VA Day Elementary to upper school Not stated Not stated by school Rolling Full profile
North Cross SchoolCollege preparatory · Learning differences Roanoke VA Day and boarding PreK to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Rolling (2025-26 cycle) Full profile
Northstar AcademyProject-based learning · Learning differences Glen Allen VA Day K to 12 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Oakwood SchoolLearning differences Annandale VA Day 1 to 8 Not stated School’s own assessment Not stated Full profile
The Odyssey SchoolLearning differences Lutherville MD Day K to 8 8 to 9 No entrance test Jan 15, 2027, then rolling Full profile
Our Lady of Good Counsel High SchoolCollege preparatory · International Baccalaureate Olney MD Day 9 to 12 20 HSPT or TACHS Dec 11, 2026 Full profile
The Pilot SchoolLearning differences Wilmington DE Day Ages 5 to 14 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
The Quaker School at HorshamLearning differences · Therapeutic Horsham PA Day K to 12 plus 18+ program Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Radcliffe Creek SchoolLearning differences Chestertown MD Day K to 8 Not stated Not stated by school Rolling Full profile
Riverside SchoolLearning differences Richmond VA Day K to 8 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Solebury SchoolCollege preparatory · Learning differences New Hope PA Day and boarding 9 to 12 Not stated Test optional Jan 15 (day merit); Feb 1 (boarding and aid) Full profile
Stratford Friends SchoolLearning differences · Faith: Quaker Newtown Square PA Day K to 11 Not stated Not stated by school Rolling Full profile
The Summit SchoolLearning differences Edgewater MD Day 1 to 8 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
The Vanguard School and ServicesLearning differences Malvern PA Day K to 12 plus post-secondary Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
West Nottingham AcademyCollege preparatory · Learning differences Colora MD Day and boarding 9 to 12 10 Not stated by school Rolling Full profile
Woodlynde SchoolCollege preparatory · Learning differences Strafford PA Day K to 12 Not stated No entrance test Not stated Full profile
Wye River Upper SchoolExperiential and outdoor · Learning differences Centreville MD Day 8 to 12 Not stated No entrance test Not stated Full profile
Academy for Precision LearningProject-based learning · Learning differences Seattle WA Day K to 12 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Almaden Country Day SchoolLearning differences · Nonsectarian San Jose CA Day PreK to 8 Not stated School’s own assessment Jan 15 (year not stated) Full profile
Assets SchoolLearning differences · Gifted and talented Honolulu HI Day K to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Rolling; January completion for spring decisions Full profile
Bayhill High SchoolLearning differences Berkeley CA Day 7 to 12 Not stated No entrance test Not stated Full profile
Bridges AcademyCollege preparatory · Learning differences Studio City CA Day 3 to 12 Not stated No entrance test Dec 18, 2026 (priority), then rolling Full profile
Charles Armstrong SchoolLearning differences Belmont CA Day 1 to 8 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Chartwell SchoolCollege preparatory · Learning differences Seaside CA Day 1 to 12 10 or fewer School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
Frostig SchoolLearning differences Pasadena CA Day 1 to 12 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Hamlin Robinson SchoolLearning differences Seattle WA Day Preschool, 1 to 8 Not stated No entrance test Jan 14, 2027 Full profile
Park Century SchoolLearning differences Culver City CA Day K to 8 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
The Prentice SchoolLearning differences North Tustin CA Day 1 to 8 Not stated Not stated by school Rolling Full profile
Stanbridge AcademyLearning differences San Mateo CA Day K to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
Sterne SchoolLearning differences San Francisco CA Day 4 to 12 6 to 15 School’s own assessment Jan 5, 2027 (then rolling as space allows) Full profile
Trillium AcademyLearning differences · Gifted and talented Seattle WA Day 5 to 12 Not stated No entrance test Jan 14, 2027 (priority); rolling after Full profile
Variety School of HawaiiLearning differences Honolulu HI Day Ungraded, ages 5 to 22 Not stated Not stated by school Rolling (decision 7 to 14 business days after complete application) Full profile
Westmark SchoolCollege preparatory · Learning differences Encino CA Day 2 to 12 Not stated No entrance test Rolling (LS and MS through March; US through December) Full profile
Winston Preparatory School MarinLearning differences San Rafael CA Day 3 to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
Arbor School of Central FloridaLearning differences · Therapeutic Winter Springs FL Day K to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
Atlanta Speech SchoolLearning differences Atlanta GA Day Preschool to 5 8 to 11 Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
Autism Inspired AcademyLearning differences Clearwater FL Day K to 12 plus transition program ages 18 to 22 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Bodine SchoolLearning differences Germantown TN Day 1 to 5 Not stated School’s own assessment Not stated Full profile
Camperdown AcademyLearning differences Greenville SC Day 1 to 8 6 to 12 No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Carolina Day SchoolCollege preparatory · Learning differences Asheville NC Day JK to 12 Not stated Varies by grade Feb 8, 2027 Full profile
The Christ SchoolLearning differences · Faith: Christian Orlando FL Day TK to 8 Not stated School’s own assessment Not stated Full profile
Concord AcademyLearning differences Memphis TN Day Middle and high school, plus transition program Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
The Cottage SchoolLearning differences Roswell GA Day K to 12 Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
Currey Ingram AcademyLearning differences Brentwood TN Day and boarding JK to 12 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
The de Paul SchoolLearning differences Louisville KY Day K to 8 Not stated School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
The dePaul School for DyslexiaLearning differences Clearwater FL Day K to 8 Not stated School’s own assessment Not stated Full profile
The Edison SchoolLearning differences Madison TN Day Elementary, Middle, High Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
Educational Pathways AcademyLearning differences · Faith: Christian Estero FL Day 1 to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Not stated Full profile
The Epiphany School of CharlotteLearning differences Charlotte NC Day 3 to 8 Not stated No entrance test Not stated Full profile
The Fletcher AcademyLearning differences Raleigh NC Day 2 to 12 Not stated No entrance test Not stated Full profile
The Fletcher SchoolCollege preparatory · Learning differences Charlotte NC Day K to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Not stated Full profile
GRACEPOINT SchoolLearning differences · Faith: Christian Marietta GA Day 1 to 8 Not stated No entrance test Not stated Full profile
Great Heights AcademyLearning differences Miami FL Day K to 12, plus Young Adult Program Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
Greenwood SchoolLearning differences Jacksonville FL Day 6 to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Not stated Full profile
Hill Learning CenterLearning differences Durham NC Day 1 to 12 Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
The Hill School of WilmingtonLearning differences Wilmington NC Day 1 to 8 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
The Howard SchoolLearning differences Atlanta GA Day K to 12 Not stated No entrance test Not stated Full profile
IMPACT Academy of TallahasseeLearning differences · Therapeutic Tallahassee FL Day K to 12 (ages to 21) Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
Innova Preparatory SchoolCollege preparatory · Learning differences Hattiesburg MS Day 1 to 12 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Jacob’s LadderLearning differences Roswell GA Day PreK to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Not stated Full profile
The John Crosland SchoolLearning differences Charlotte NC Day K to 12 7 No entrance test Not stated Full profile
Keystone Prep High SchoolProject-based learning · Learning differences Odessa FL Day 9 to 12 10 No entrance test Not stated Full profile
LiFT AcademyLearning differences Clearwater FL Day K to 12 Not stated No entrance test Rolling; new family registration began Mar 16, 2026 (2026-27 cycle) Full profile
Lionheart Academy of the TriadLearning differences Greensboro NC Day 4 to 12 Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
The Lionheart SchoolLearning differences · Therapeutic Alpharetta GA Day PreK to 12 Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
McGlannan SchoolLearning differences Miami FL Day 1 to 8 Not stated School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
Meredith-Dunn SchoolLearning differences Louisville KY Day 1 to 8 Not stated No entrance test Not stated Full profile
Mill Springs AcademyProject-based learning · Learning differences Alpharetta GA Day 1 to 12 Not stated Not stated by school Rolling Full profile
Noble AcademyLearning differences Greensboro NC Day 2 to 12 Not stated No entrance test Not stated Full profile
The Oak House SchoolProject-based learning · Learning differences Atlanta GA Day K to 12 Not stated Not stated by school Rolling Full profile
Pace Brantley SchoolLearning differences Longwood FL Day 1 to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
The Piedmont SchoolLearning differences High Point NC Day K to 12 Not stated No entrance test Not stated Full profile
Porter AcademyLearning differences Roswell GA Day PreK to 8 Not stated Not stated by school Rolling Full profile
Randolph SchoolLearning differences Huntsville AL Day PreK to 12 Not stated Varies by grade Jan 15 priority, then rolling Full profile
Roberts Academy at Vanderbilt UniversityLearning differences Nashville TN Day 1 to 5 Not stated No entrance test Jan 24 (priority), then rolling Full profile
The Royce SchoolLearning differences Savannah GA Day K to 12 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Sandhills SchoolCollege preparatory · Learning differences Columbia SC Day 1 to 12 7 No entrance test Rolling Full profile
The Schenck SchoolLearning differences Atlanta GA Day K to 6 Not stated School’s own assessment Not stated Full profile
Skyuka Hall SchoolCollege preparatory · Learning differences Chattanooga TN Day Lower, middle and upper school Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
Spring Valley SchoolLearning differences Birmingham AL Day K to 12 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
St. Martin’s Episcopal SchoolLearning differences · Faith: Episcopal Atlanta GA Day Toddler (age 2) to 8 17 to 19 SSAT or ISEE required Feb 15 (year not stated) Full profile
Summit Academy of Greater LouisvilleLearning differences Louisville KY Day PreK to 12 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Swift SchoolLearning differences Roswell GA Day K to 8 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Tampa Day SchoolLearning differences Tampa FL Day 3 to 8 10 to 12 No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Tampa Pinnacle AcademyLearning differences Tampa FL Day Elementary and middle Not stated No entrance test Not stated Full profile
Trident AcademyLearning differences Mt Pleasant SC Day K to 12 Not stated No entrance test Not stated Full profile
The Vanguard SchoolLearning differences Lake Wales FL Day and boarding 6 to 12 4 to 8 Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
The Walker SchoolLearning differences Marietta GA Day Early Learner to 12 15 Varies by grade Feb 5, 2027 Full profile
Wesleyan Christian AcademyCollege preparatory · Learning differences High Point NC Day TK to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Jan 17, 2027 Full profile
Westlawn SchoolLearning differences · Gifted and talented Winston-Salem NC Day Elementary, Middle, High Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Academy of St. LouisLearning differences · Faith: Catholic Manchester MO Day K to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
Alcuin Montessori SchoolMontessori · Learning differences Oak Park IL Day Infant (6 weeks) to 8 (age 14) Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Ann Arbor AcademyProject-based learning · Learning differences Ann Arbor MI Day K to 12, PG Not stated No entrance test Not stated Full profile
Brehm Preparatory SchoolLearning differences Carbondale IL Day and boarding 6 to 12 and postgraduate 8 No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Churchill Center & School for Learning DisabilitiesLearning differences Saint Louis MO Day Elementary and middle school Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Eton AcademyLearning differences Birmingham MI Day K to 12 10 or fewer No entrance test Not stated Full profile
Everstone AcademyLearning differences Chicago IL Day K to 8 Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
Fortune AcademyLearning differences Indianapolis IN Day 1 to 12 Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
Fusion Academy Lake ForestLearning differences Lake Forest IL Day 6 to 12 1 No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Fusion Academy Lincoln ParkLearning differences Chicago IL Day 6 to 12 1 No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Fusion Academy Oak BrookLearning differences Oak Brook IL Day 6 to 12 1 No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Groves AcademyLearning differences Saint Louis Park MN Day 1 to 12 Not stated No entrance test Mid-Feb priority, then rolling Full profile
Hyde Park Day SchoolLearning differences Chicago IL Day 1 to 8 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Lawrence SchoolLearning differences Broadview Heights OH Day K to 12 11 Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
The Leelanau SchoolCollege preparatory · Experiential and outdoor Glen Arbor MI Day and boarding 9 to 12 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Linden Grove SchoolLearning differences Cincinnati OH Day Early Childhood to Middle School Not stated School’s own assessment Not stated Full profile
Marburn AcademyLearning differences New Albany OH Day 1 to 12 Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
Metropolitan SchoolhouseLearning differences Chicago IL Day K to 12 Not stated Not stated by school Rolling Full profile
Midwest AcademyProgressive · Project-based learning Carmel IN Day 3 to 12 9 School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
Miriam School and Learning CenterLearning differences St. Louis MO Day K to 12 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Open Wings Learning CommunityProgressive · Learning differences Kenosha WI Day K to 12 6 Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
Springer School and CenterLearning differences Cincinnati OH Day 1 to 12 Not stated Not stated by school Not stated Full profile
Wolcott College PrepCollege preparatory · Learning differences Chicago IL Day 9 to 12 10 No entrance test Priority Dec 15; regular mid-Feb (year not stated) Full profile
The Briarwood SchoolLearning differences Houston TX Day K to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Not stated Full profile
The Brighton SchoolLearning differences Baton Rouge LA Day K to 12 (11 and 12 case by case) Not stated Not stated by school Rolling Full profile
Hill School of Fort WorthLearning differences Fort Worth TX Day K to 12 Not stated No entrance test Not stated Full profile
Horizon AcademyLearning differences Roeland Park KS Day 1-8 Not stated School’s own assessment Not stated Full profile
The Jones-Gordon SchoolLearning differences Paradise Valley AZ Day 1 to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Not stated Full profile
New Way AcademyLearning differences Phoenix AZ Day K to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Not stated Full profile
Preston Hollow Presbyterian SchoolLearning differences Dallas TX Day PK to 7 8 to 12 No entrance test Not stated Full profile
Rawson Saunders SchoolLearning differences Austin TX Day 1 to 8 Not stated No entrance test Rolling Full profile
Shelton SchoolLearning differences Dallas TX Day PreK to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
Starpoint SchoolLearning differences Fort Worth TX Day Not stated No entrance test Not stated Full profile
Trinity SchoolLearning differences Oklahoma City OK Day Lower, middle and upper school (to 12) Not stated Not stated by school Rolling (2026-27 cycle open) Full profile
The Tuttle SchoolLearning differences Houston TX Day Ages 5 to 25 Not stated School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
The Winston SchoolCollege preparatory · International Baccalaureate Dallas TX Day K to 12 Not stated Not stated by school Rolling Full profile
The Winston School San AntonioCollege preparatory · Learning differences San Antonio TX Day K to 12 Not stated School’s own assessment Rolling Full profile
Denver AcademyExperiential and outdoor · Learning differences Denver CO Day 2 to 12 12 School’s own assessment Not stated Full profile
Havern SchoolLearning differences Littleton CO Day K to 8 Not stated Not stated by school Rolling Full profile
Mackintosh Academy (Boulder Campus)International Baccalaureate · Learning differences Boulder CO Day K to 8 Not stated Varies by grade Not stated Full profile
Temple Grandin SchoolLearning differences Boulder CO Day 6 to 12 4 to 8 No entrance test Rolling Full profile

Testing summarizes the rule for the main entry grades. Many schools test only some grades, so select a school for its full profile, including the complete testing policy, mission, signature programs, ratio, tuition, financial aid and the official pages we used. Deadlines are for fall 2027 entry unless another cycle is noted. Blank means the school does not publish that information.

Quick answers

Do schools for learning differences require the SSAT or ISEE?

Rarely. Of the 195 schools in this list, only 2 require the SSAT or ISEE for any grade. Most ask for a recent psychoeducational or neuropsychological evaluation, school records and a visit.

How big are classes at schools for learning differences?

Among the 46 schools for learning differences that publish an average class size, the median is 8.75 students.

Do schools for learning differences offer financial aid?

133 of the 195 schools for learning differences in this list describe need-based financial aid on their own websites. Use the Financial aid filter to see them, along with merit scholarships and income-based tuition options.

Which states have the most schools for learning differences?

In our database, the states with the most schools for learning differences are NY (18), FL (15) and GA (14).

How was this list built?

Every school here is an accredited independent school whose own website describes it this way. We read each school’s admissions, tuition, about and affordability pages in September and October 2026 and did not use ranking or directory sites.

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Methodology & sources

This list is drawn from ConnectPrep’s national database of accredited independent schools, built from the member directories of NAIS, TABS and the regional independent school associations. Each school’s testing policy, deadline, grades and tuition were read on its own admissions and tuition pages in September 2026, and a second pass in October 2026 recorded mission, approach, signature programs, class size, ratio, enrollment, founding year and financial aid from the school’s own about, academics and affordability pages. A school appears here only when its own website describes it this way. Directory and ranking sites were not used. Blank fields mean the school does not publish that information. See every school by region on our national private school requirements hub.

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