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Best Special Needs Schools in Sand Springs, Oklahoma (2026)

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Lake Country Christian School

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Sand Springs, OKGrades PreK-8Tuition-based

Four local teachers founded Lake Country Christian School in 1984 for parents who wanted a Christian school with strong academics. We moved into our current Sand Springs facility in 2005 and built the secondary school building in 2015. Average enrollment is about 80 students from preschool through 8th grade. We are an independent nonprofit, not sponsored by any church, and teach daily Bible lessons without promoting a particular denomination. Kindergarten through 3rd grade share one room, with all grade-level instruction done in small groups, and each younger student is paired with an older "buddy" for technology, art and projects. Students use iPads, a computer lab and a "Workshop" task system that builds time management. Our buses take students on frequent field trips around Tulsa. P.E. meets Monday through Thursday, 1st to 8th graders bowl in fall and spring leagues, and every grade performs in Christmas and spring programs. Extended care is available for enrolled students.

  • Christian private school (PreK-8)
  • Small group instruction
  • Multi-age primary classroom
  • Project-based science and social studies
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Ms. Mandi's Preschool and ELC graduation outdoors
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Ms. Mandi's Preschool & ELC, Inc

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Sand Springs, OKGrades PreK-5$155 to $220 per week by age; after-school care $85 per week

Ms. Mandi's Preschool & ELC on Skylane Drive in Sand Springs cares for children from 8 weeks old through age 10, grouped into five rooms by age. Our infant room serves babies 8 weeks to 12 months with a primary caregiver for each child, followed by a Ones Room for 12 to 24 months and a Twos Room for 24 to 36 months. In our Pre-K Room, children ages 3 to 5 build curiosity, problem-solving and perseverance alongside counting, reading and writing, all through play. We plan long stretches of uninterrupted playtime so children can go deeper into what they are building and imagining. Our Elementary Room serves children 5 to 10 years old in after-school and out-of-school care, mixing structured reading, writing and math activities with free play. Weekly tuition is posted by room: $220 for infants, $200 for ones, $185 for twos, $175 for 3-year-olds and $155 for 4 and 5-year-olds. After-school care runs $85 a week and full out-of-school care $120 a week.

  • Private preschool and early learning center (infant to age 10)
  • Play-based learning
  • Infant and toddler care
  • Private school
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Comparing school options in Sand Springs

Sand Springs Public Schools runs special education from its Special Services Department at 11 W. Broadway Street. Private options on this page are small: Lake Country Christian School on South Maple Drive, a preschool through 8th grade school, and Ms. Mandi's Preschool & ELC on Skylane Drive, which cares for children from 8 weeks old.

Lake Country Christian School opened in 1984, has been in its current building since 2005 and averages about 80 students. Oklahoma families of children with disabilities can stack two state programs for private tuition, the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship and the Parental Choice Tax Credit, both explained below.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Sand Springs

Are there special needs schools in Sand Springs, Oklahoma?
Sand Springs has no private special education school on this page. Children with autism, learning disabilities or behavior needs get public services through Sand Springs Public Schools, whose Special Services Department provides specialized instruction and related services under IDEA. The department staffs school psychologists, a district behavior specialist and school-based family specialists at both the elementary and secondary levels, so you have someone to call at each stage.
How do I request a special education evaluation in Sand Springs?
Contact the Special Services Department at 11 W. Broadway Street; the district invites parents who think their child needs special education to reach out directly. Send a dated written request that describes what you see at home and school, and keep a copy. The district's Sandite Intervention Team works with students struggling academically or behaviorally in general education, while an evaluation decides IEP eligibility, so name the evaluation in your letter. The department also explains your rights under IDEA.
What is the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship?
It is Oklahoma's scholarship for students with special needs in PK3 through 12th grade. A child qualifies with an IEP or Individualized Service Plan from a public school, or a public school finding of IDEA eligibility, among other routes. You first secure a seat at an approved private school, then apply through the State Department of Education and renew each year. Beyond tuition, it can cover tutoring, therapies and one-on-one aides.
How does Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit work in Sand Springs?
The Oklahoma Tax Commission offers a refundable credit of $5,000 to $7,500 per student toward tuition and fees at a participating accredited private school. Ask the school for an Enrollment Verification Number, apply on OkTAP, and the check goes to the school. You can combine it with the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship; the state suggests applying the scholarship first and the credit to the remaining tuition.
Is Lake Country Christian School a fit for a child with learning differences?
It depends on the child. The school groups kindergarten through 3rd grade in one room but teaches each grade level in small groups, and older students use a workshop system of tasks that builds self-management. Its policy reserves the right to decline students whose special educational needs it cannot meet, so bring testing or an IEP to your first conversation and ask plainly what support it offers.
Where can a Sand Springs toddler or preschooler with delays get help?
For children under 3, SoonerStart is Oklahoma's early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays. For child care, Ms. Mandi's Preschool & ELC takes children from 8 weeks old, and its Pre-K room for ages 3 to 5 builds counting, reading and writing through play. Once your child is 3 or older, ask the Sand Springs Special Services Department about an evaluation if you see delays in speech, motor skills or behavior.
Can my child with dyslexia or ADHD get an IEP in Sand Springs?
Yes, when the condition affects learning. Federal special education rules count dyslexia as a specific learning disability and list ADHD under other health impairment. The Special Services team includes several certified school psychologists, so ask who will evaluate your child. If your child does not qualify for special education but still needs accommodations, the district handles that through Section 504. A student who qualifies for an IEP also meets the first route into the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship, which matters if you later consider a private placement.
What should I ask a private school before using Oklahoma scholarship money?
Ask whether the school appears on the state's approved Lindsey Nicole Henry list and the Tax Commission's participating school list, since each program keeps its own. Approved LNH schools must provide services or accommodations for students with disabilities, so ask what those look like day to day. Ask about class size, who works with struggling readers, and how teachers will report progress to you.

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