Groves Academy

3200 Highway 100 S, Saint Louis Park, MN, 55416-0554
Tel: (952)920-6377
Grades: 1 - 12 | 213 students
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Groves Academy is Minnesota's only established independent day school specifically serving children who have learning disabilities or attention disorders.  Founded in 1972, Groves Academy educates students in grades 1-12 of average to above average cognitive ability who also have a learning disability of attention disorder.  The curriculum at Groves Academy is presented using evidenced-based, multi-sensory methods that address students' individual needs.  Emphasis is on building academic skills, particularly in reading, writing and math, and developing strategies for success in school.  Groves Academy also offers a rich array of extracurricular activities including drama, music, robotics, soccer and basketball. 

School Overview:
Groves Academy
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Council for Exceptional Children
Institute for Independent Education
Independent Schools Association of the Central States
Other school association(s)
Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 1 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Non-verbal learning, ADHD, LD in reading, writing, math,
Year Founded 1972
Student Body
Total Students 213 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 20% (MN School Avg.: 12%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 67%
Average Class Size 8 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $20,000
Tuition Notes Lower School Tuition $21,750 Middle School Tuition $22,250 Upper School Tuition $22,600
% on Financial Aid 35%
Average Financial Aid Grant $10,000
Acceptance Rate 85%
Admissions Director Teresa Smith
Sports
Total Sports Offered 3 sports
Sports
Basketball Snowboarding
Soccer
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 4 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Drama Robotics
Ski/Snowboard Club Yearbook Committee

School Notes:

  • Groves Academy admits students of any race, color, religion, or national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion gender, national origin or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and other school-administered programs

    • Profile last updated: 09/14/2011

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Nearby Schools:

Groves Academy
Gr. 1-12 | 0 mi. away
Little Flower Montessori
Gr. K | 0.1 mi. away
Holy Family Academy
Gr. PK-8 | 0.3 mi. away
Benilde-st Margaret's School
Gr. 7-12 | 0.7 mi. away
Bais Yaakov High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.8 mi. away
Torah Academy
Gr. K-9 | 0.8 mi. away

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