Lakemary Center (2026 Profile)

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Lakemary Center

100 Lakemary Dr
Paola, KS 66071

Tel: (913) 259-7167

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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

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of 草榴社区 Special Education Centers

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

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

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

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

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The application deadline for Lakemary Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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5 1/27/2020

My son has been a resident and a student at Lake Mary for over a year now. We have been very happy with the services he receives. We know he is happy and safe.

- Posted by Parent - Kimberly

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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 $9,941 for elementary schools and $12,987 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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