Horizon Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked KS School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 114 students
Yearly Tuition: $29,950
Acceptance rate: 50%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Horizon Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, ADHD, Language-based differences, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Auditory Processing Disorder

Year Founded

1999

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

114 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

12 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Khaki pants/skirt/jeans and school logo shirt or sweatshirt

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$29,950

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Tuition Notes

Tuition includes therapy services on-site (Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, and Counseling), as well as technology training, intensive reading (Orton-Gillingham), Multisensory Math, and Written Expression.

Summer Program Cost Notes

Summer program costs vary based on program selected.

% on Financial Aid

36%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$9,500

Acceptance Rate

50%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Laura Mombello

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Science/STEAM Clubs

Arts and Music Programs:

Private Music InstructionVariety of Art Clubs

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Basketball or Running ClubsSwimming Club (seasonal)

School Notes

Horizon Academy's mission is to empower students with a primary diagnosis of dyslexia, dysgraphia, and/or dyscalculia, to become effective learners and confident self-advocates. Some of our students may also have ADHD. We are unable to serve students who have a diagnosis that is of an emotional or behavioral nature.
Horizon Academy is the only private school in the Kansas City area that specializes in educating students with language-based learning disabilities. Horizon Academy's goal is to help students with the skills they need to be successful in academics, social skills, organizational skills and self-advocacy, so that they can successfully return to a traditional school.
The average length of attendance at Horizon Academy is three years, with students attending between 2 - 5 years.
The student body is coeducational and serves students from K through 9th grade.
Students have average to above average intelligence, but are still falling through the cracks in traditional schools.
Horizon Academy serves students from a 75-mile radius in the Kansas City area.
Students are funded privately by parents and/or through need-based scholarships provided by the school.

Horizon Academy helps children with diagnosed language-based learning diabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia) who struggle within traditional academic settings by providing innovative instructional programs including evidence-based methodology along with strategic instruction and multisensory approaches that help students learn and compensate for their learning difficulties. Students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and/or dyscalculia come to Horizon Academy because they are struggling in the following areas:
Word decoding skills in reading, and encoding (spelling)
Oral and written language comprehension and/or expression
Math skills (calculation and problem solving)
Physical education skills
Executive Function / Organization skills
Social skills
Handwriting skills
Speech/Lang. skills

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Horizon Academy cost?

Horizon Academy's tuition is approximately $29,950 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Horizon Academy?

The acceptance rate of Horizon Academy is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Horizon Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Kansas with low acceptance rates.

Does Horizon Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, Horizon Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Horizon Academy's ranking?

Horizon Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Horizon Academy?

The application deadline for Horizon Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Johnson County, KS is $13,585 for elementary schools and $14,391 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Johnson County, KS is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).