School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Students By Grade
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Language-based LD
Year Founded
1969
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Lands End School Uniforms
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$63,800
Tuition Notes
$63,800 7-day boarding; $61,300 5-day boarding;$46,900 day student; $37,100 elementary
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
School Notes
- Kildonan is a co-educational day and boarding school for students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences.
- Kildonan serves day students in grades 2-12 and boarding students in grades 7-12.
- Founded in 1969, Kildonan offers one-to-one daily Orton-Gillingham tutoring, a college-preparatory curriculum, and small, multisensory subject matter classes.
- The Kildonan School is a coeducational day and boarding school for students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences. Located in Amenia, NY, halfway between NYC and Albany, Kildonan accepts students with average to above-average intelligence who may be frustrated in school because of their learning difference (i.e. difficulty with reading, spelling, and/or writing). Serving grades 2-12. The school's mission is to empower students with dyslexia to reach their potential by increasing self-esteem and academic motivation. Each student's schedule includes daily one-on-one Orton-Gillingham tutoring and small, college-preparatory subject matter classes. The school has well developed arts and athletic programs and an immensely popular ski/snowboard program. Five minutes away from Metro-North, Kildonan offers 7-day boarding, 5-day boarding, and day options. During the summer, Kildonan hosts the esteemed academic summer camp, Dunnabeck at Kildonan, for students ages 8-16.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Kildonan School cost?
The Kildonan School's tuition is approximately $63,800 for private students.
What sports does The Kildonan School offer?
The Kildonan School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Equestrian, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis and Weightlifting.
When is the application deadline for The Kildonan School?
The application deadline for The Kildonan School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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