Admissions
Groves Academy Open House
We invite you to explore Groves Academy! Our open house begins with a tour and continues with a presentation and Q&A session led by our admissions team. Prospective families will have an opportunity to meet and hear from school leadership and currently enrolled students and their families. We hope to see you there!
3200 Highway 100 S, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Families are asked to arrive by 9:00 a.m.
Welcome to A Renowned Place of Learning
The Lower School and Middle School at Groves Academy are currently at capacity for the 2022-2023 school year. Our admissions team is working with families who are exploring enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year. There are some select placements that remain in our Upper School for the 2022-2023 school year. We encourage you to reach out and start a conversation today!
Whether you are interested in exploring educational options for your 1st or 2nd grader or evaluating different academic environments for your high school student, our school at Groves Academy® provides an appropriately challenging, scientifically based education to each of our extraordinary 1st–12th grade students.
We recognize that families in Minnesota have a variety of educational choices for students, from our excellent public schools to a diverse set of independent and charter schools. As the only established school in Minnesota specifically serving children who have learning disabilities and attention disorders, our school understands the unique needs of our students and has the tools, knowledge, and support required for student success.
Our understanding stems from almost 50 years of working with students who have learning challenges such as dyslexia and attention disorders. We understand the journey that led you to our door and we know what to do to help.
“Groves is a unique school because all of us share something in common—learning style differences. It is much easier to learn at Groves, and it is also much easier to fit in. Our teachers understand us and we understand each other.” – Groves Academy Student
Admissions Process
At Groves Academy, our school admissions process focuses on understanding each child’s unique learning profile and determining whether Groves is a good fit for the student’s needs. Parents and the admissions office start by sharing information, and parents are encouraged to visit the school.
1) Start a Conversation
Parents or guardians typically initiate the admissions process by contacting Groves to set up a call with one of our family navigators. During that call, parents will share information about their child and the navigator will guide them on how to begin the admissions process. Initial contact can be made by calling us at 952-920-6377 or using the link below:
2) Apply to Our School
As part of the application process, families are required to send the application form along with recent individual psychological/educational testing, teacher feedback forms, report cards, and IEP (if applicable). An application fee of $75 is due with the application. Applications will be submitted online.
3) Visit Groves Academy
After records are reviewed and found to meet the initial criteria and the student is invited for a full-day visit. The visit day is a required part of the admissions process. Additional visit days will be scheduled if needed. Our admissions coordinator will contact you to set up the visit day.
4) Explore Financial Assistance
Financial aid scholarships, based on financial need, are awarded to approximately 30% of our students each year and can cover up to 65% of the tuition. Financial aid applications may be submitted after a student has applied for enrollment.
Admissions Timeline
For admission to the upcoming school year, the ideal time to apply is between November and March.
- When there are immediate openings, parents will be notified within a week or two of submitting the application.
- Applications received before mid-February receive priority consideration. Families who apply by mid-February are notified of admissions decisions by early April.
- Applications received after mid-February are considered on a rolling basis; acceptance and scholarship aid will be granted as space and resources allow.
Acceptance to Groves Academy
Acceptance is based on our ability to meet each child’s needs. Most students at Groves have a learning disability or attention disorder and demonstrate average or above-average intelligence with a discrepancy between aptitude and achievement in the classroom.
Based on available space, students are selected for admission on the basis of their learning disability, academic potential, past school academic and behavioral performance, and willingness to work within our school program. While any student may occasionally become frustrated by challenging assignments, students with primary behavioral or emotional issues will be better served in another environment.
Groves Academy Viewbook
Groves Admissions Team
Non-Discrimination Statement
Groves Academy admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and other school-administered programs.