Shelton School
Shelton's mission is a school and resource center dedicated to making a difference by serving and empowering the lives of students who learn differently because not all great minds think alike.
Our vision is a world model in education of individuals who learn differently through education, evaluation, therapy, research and outreach.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked TX School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 981 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Shelton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, ADHD, Language Disorders
Year Founded
1976
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
981 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
250 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Diann Slaton
Profile last updated: 08/18/2021
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