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The Richardson School

Special education school · Ungraded

West Allis, WI

6753 W Rogers St, West Allis, WI 53219

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • The only special education school in West Allis
  • Smaller classes than 71% of special education schools in Wisconsin

The Richardson School is a special education school in West Allis, Wisconsin. It has about 33 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 71% of special education schools in Wisconsin. Enrollment has grown about 74% since 2017–18. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Ungraded
Students
33
Teachers
7 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 4 girls, 29 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 71% of special education schools in Wisconsin (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of special education schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 14 special education schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    19’17–1833’21–2233’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Student body

    White48%
    Black39%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Asian3%
    Two or more races3%

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

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

    What grades does The Richardson School serve?

    The Richardson School serves ungraded.

    How many students attend The Richardson School?

    About 33 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The 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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