Lakemary Center - Paola
Grades and ages
Grades K-12
Enrollment
83 students
Students per teacher
4.9 per full-time teacher
Tuition
Contact for pricing
School photos
About Lakemary Center - Paola
Lakemary School in Paola is a year-round, K-12 accredited school for children with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Special education certified teachers group students by age and function in low-density classrooms, and each student has an IEP. Related services include speech and language, occupational, art, music, and recreational therapies, with staff trained in Safe Crisis Management. The 32-acre campus includes Lakemary Ranch animal and garden programming and a Discovery Center. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Day-school admissions are coordinated through the Paola campus.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- K-12
- School-age K-12
Learning needs supported
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Intellectual disability
- Developmental disability
Specialties
- K-12 special education
- Autism and IDD
- Year-round school
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Speech and language therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Art therapy
- Music therapy
- Recreational therapy
- Animal and garden therapy at Lakemary Ranch
Programs
Programs at Lakemary Center - Paola
Other programs and supports
- Speech and language therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Art therapy
- Music therapy
- Recreational therapy
- Animal and garden therapy at Lakemary Ranch
School facts
Practical details for families
- Students per Teacher
- 4.9 per full-time teacher
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- School Year
- 189 days
- Student Body
- Coed
- Religious Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
Accreditation and licensing
- Accredited K-12 school
- NAPSEC Member School
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Contact for pricing
- Day school admissions
- Kansas free or reduced meals
Enrollment
83 students
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lakemary Center - Paola
What students does Lakemary School serve?
Lakemary School is a year-round accredited K-12 program for children with special needs, including autism spectrum disorder and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. All teachers are certified in special education.
What therapies are available during the school day?
Students have access to art, music, speech and language, recreational, and occupational therapies. Lakemary Ranch adds animal and garden activities, and staff are trained in Safe Crisis Management.
How do families inquire about the day school?
Day school admissions are coordinated through Lindsey Schultz at Lindsey.Schultz@lakemary.org. The Paola campus is at 100 Lakemary Drive.
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