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Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia

Special education school · Grades 1–5

Ocean Springs, MS

2436 W Commerce St, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only special education school in Ocean Springs
  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher

Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia is a special education school in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, for students from 1st grade through 5th grade. It has about 80 students and around 6 students per teacher. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Mississippi has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–5
Students
80
Teachers
14 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 39 girls, 41 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 78% of special education schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 231 special education schools nationwide.

    Students by grade

    12
    210
    323
    428
    517

    Student body

    White83%
    Black10%
    Hispanic or Latino8%

    Help paying tuition in Mississippi

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia whether it takes part.

    More about Mississippi's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia

    What grades does Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia serve?

    Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia serves grades 1–5.

    How many students attend Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia?

    About 80 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Mississippi has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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