Enrollment
121
Student:teacher
3:1
Published tuition
$79,300
Application fee
$60
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Tuition by division
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Head of school
Dr. Benjamin N. Powers
Executive Director, The Southport School Founder & Executive Director, The Southport CoLAB
Dr. Benjamin N. Powers is the Executive Director of The Southport School and Founder & Executive Director of The Southport CoLAB. He has been at TSS for 14 years and in the profession for 27 years.
Curriculum & special classes
The Southport School provides a specialized curriculum for students with language-based learning differences, like dyslexia and attention issues, using research and evidence-based learning strategies. The approach is informed by neuroscience and cognitive science, with a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio in inclusive classrooms.
Financial aid
The Southport School offers financial aid based on need to current and incoming students, with re-enrolling families receiving priority consideration. Families apply through School and Student Services (SSS), which provides a comprehensive review of finances.
Application fee: $60
Before & after school care
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Admissions
The Southport School is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. The process involves submitting a complete online application with required documents, after which the Admissions Director reviews it. If there's a potential fit, the applicant is invited for an on-campus interview, placement testing, and classroom visit, followed by an Admissions Committee assessment and decision.
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Application fee
$60
What they ask for: Non-refundable application fee ($130); comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation (within past three years); most recent report card; Individualized Education Plan (IEP) if available; speech/language and/or occupational therapy evaluation if applicable; optional photo of student.
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