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Lakemary Center

100 Lakemary Dr
Paola, KS 66071
Lakemary`s Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility provides 24/7 therapeutic treatment for children ages 6-21 with dual diagnosis of intellectual/developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and a psychiatric disorder. Our program utilizes a reward system called Positive Behavior Intervention and Support. PBIS focuses on giving expectations, providing limits, and reinforcing appropriate behaviors as they occur. Lakemary`s school is a year round, K-12 accredited school. Each child benefits from services and supports designed to meet their individualized Education Plan, and have access to art, music, recreational, occupational, speech, and language therapies.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Average class size: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Intellectual Disability
Year Founded
1969
Summer School Offered
Yes
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
32 acres

Student Body

Total Students
76 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Lakemary Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
7 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Sarah Base
Admissions Associate
Taylor Dickson
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School Notes

  • Lakemary`s Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility provides 24/7 therapeutic treatment for children ages 6-21 with dual diagnosis of intellectual/developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and a psychiatric disorder. Our program utilizes a reward system called Positive Behavior Intervention and Support. PBIS focuses on giving expectations, providing limits, and reinforcing appropriate behaviors as they occur. Lakemary`s school is a year round, K-12 accredited school. Each child benefits from services and supports designed to meet their individualized Education Plan, and have access to art, music, recreational, occupational, speech, and language therapies.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lakemary Center often compared to?
Lakemary Center is often viewed alongside schools like Horizon Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Lakemary Center?
The application deadline for Lakemary Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Average class size: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Kansas is $9,763 for elementary schools and $13,441 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Kansas is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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