The de Paul School

Where Difference Becomes Brilliance

At The de Paul School, students are set up for success instead of struggle and can truly rediscover the joy of learning.

Children with learning differences are bright, capable students who struggle to succeed in traditional learning environments.

As the original school for learning differences in Louisville, KY, The de Paul School educates and empowers Kindergarten through 8th grade students impacted by language-based and attention-based learning differences such as dyslexia and ADHD.

We teach
grades K-8

55 Years of serving students with learning differences

45 Zip codes
served

Dynamic artistic, athletic, and stem opportunities

Rediscover the
Joy of Learning

“Brain science shows that only when a child feels a sense of belonging are they truly able to learn.”

– Phil Howell

Often, students come to de Paul having been misunderstood or underestimated, sometimes for years.

We focus on re-establishing confidence and fostering the belief that they can achieve anything they set their mind to.

Students at de Paul learn differently. So we teach differently.

A day at de Paul

Our students are challenged academically, surrounded by support, and equipped with tools and strategies to overcome challenges, achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

Click to see a day-in-the-life of a de Paul student.

Parent Testimonials

“The de Paul School turned my shy 3rd grader who couldn’t read and struggled to write into a voracious reader and learner. They completely changed her relationship to school and learning. I'm still forever grateful!"

"At de Paul, your child will feel seen and understood, but still expected to perform and be successful."

"It’s everything you want your child to have - happiness, confidence, to belong. When they have those things - they can learn."

"I’m so grateful we enrolled my children at de Paul. I would do it all over again - even with the financial challenges we faced. It changed the trajectory of our lives. It really did."

Instruction that matches students' learning needs

Instruction that matches students’ learning needs

Our approach is based on the latest brain science with a commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

100% faculty trained in the Science of Reading

100+ years of combined teaching experience from our exceptional faculty

100+ hours of professional development completed by each teacher every year

Student Success

The de Paul School’s proven model and approach is changing lives and changing futures.

98% of students are accepted into their first choice high school and go on to continue their education at prestigious colleges and universities across the nation.

of our students graduate with a high school diploma

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of students earn Honor Roll distinction at their respective high schools

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of our students pursue post-secondary education

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of alumni credit de Paul with being “significant” in shaping “who they are today.”

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We love adding more Huskies to our den! We invite you to campus to get your questions answered, take a tour, and talk to an expert who can help you navigate your child’s learning difference.