The mission of Bodine School is to lead the Mid-South in teaching children with dyslexia to read and succeed. Bodine School is an independent school in Germantown, TN for students in grades 1-6 who have been diagnosed with dyslexia or related reading differences.
Bodine's program is designed to focus on early intervention. Students come to Bodine School because they display an unexpected difficulty learning to read, write and spell.
To remediate their unique struggles with reading, writing and spelling, we utilize the Orton-Gillingham approach and offer students an individualized, multi-sensory, research-based approach to instruction, while fostering the many advantages that come with the dyslexic mind.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Language-based Learning Differences
Year Founded
1972
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club
School Notes
- School Motto: Unlocking Potential
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Bodine School offer?
Bodine School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Bodine School?
The application deadline for Bodine School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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