Established in 1963, Kradwell School is a private, nontraditional, nonsectarian sixth through twelfth grade program.
Kradwell School specializes in students who are unsuccessful in the traditional school environment.
Students attending Kradwell include students with learning and behavioral disabilities including Dyslexia, A.D.D., A.D.H.D, ASD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorder and Depression.
Also served are students termed "At Risk" of not graduating.
Though unsuccessful in the traditional school, many of our students are in fact gifted and talented.
We believe that students who choose to attend our nontraditional school benefit from our highly structured, individualized plan for their academic, emotional and behavioral growth.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Yearly Tuition: $18,342
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1963
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
Average Class Size
6 students
List of Courses Offered
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,342
Tuition Notes
Tuition is prorated after the first day of school
Summer Program Cost
$835
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer school tuition based on a per class cost
Admissions Director
Leslie Newman
Admissions Associate
Mary Helen Schulte
Application URL
School Notes
- Established in 1963, Kradwell School is a private, nontraditional, nonsectarian Kindergarten through twelfth grade program. Kradwell School specializes in students who are unsuccessful in the traditional school environment. Students attending Kradwell include students with learning and behavioral disabilities including
- Dyslexia,
- A.D.D.,
- A.D.H.D,
- ASD,
- Reactive Attachment Disorder,
- Anxiety Disorders,
- Bipolar Disorder and
- Depression.
- Also served are students termed "At Risk" of not graduating.
- Though unsuccessful in the traditional school, many of our students are in fact gifted and talented.
- We believe that students who choose to attend our nontraditional school benefit from our highly structured, individualized plan for their academic, emotional and behavioral growth.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Kradwell School cost?
Kradwell School's tuition is approximately $18,342 for private students and $835 for summer students.
Does Kradwell School offer a summer program?
Yes, Kradwell School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Kradwell School?
The application deadline for Kradwell School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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