Kradwell School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

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 Facts

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Other special emphasis association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Kradwell School
7	1
8	5
9	10
10	10
11	15
12	12

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1963

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

53 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

26%

State avg.: 35%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

46%

Average Class Size

6 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

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Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$18,342

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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

Online Application

School Notes

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.

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

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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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