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Richardson School

Special education school · Ungraded

Madison, WI

2802 International Ln, Madison, WI 53704

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 79% of special education schools in Wisconsin

Richardson School is a special education school in Madison, Wisconsin. It has about 31 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 79% of special education schools in Wisconsin. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 185 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Ungraded
Students
31
Teachers
7 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 0 girls, 31 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7 hours
School year
185 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 79% of special education schools in Wisconsin (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of special education schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 14 special education schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    30’19–2017’21–2231’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Student body

    White42%
    Two or more races26%
    Hispanic or Latino16%
    Black16%

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Richardson School whether it takes part.

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    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 Richardson School

    What grades does Richardson School serve?

    Richardson School serves ungraded.

    How many students attend Richardson School?

    About 31 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Richardson School?

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

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