Marburn Academy vs. Bridgeway Academy
Should you attend Marburn Academy or Bridgeway Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Overview
ABOUT MARBURN ACADEMY Marburn Academy is an independent day school devoted to serving the educational needs of bright students who learn differently due to dyslexia, executive function difficulties, and attention challenges.
Marburn is accredited by the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS) and is one of only 18 schools in the nation to have its language instruction program accredited by the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA).
Bridgeway Academy is a nonprofit education center serving children with autism and developmental disabilities.
Founded by speech-language pathologist Abby David and music therapist Erin Nealy in 2005 as Helping Hands Center for Special Needs, the organization`s goal is to help each child reach his or her highest potential.
Bridgeway Academy accomplishes its mission with a centered approach. In collaboration with Bridgeway Therapy Center, we provide the following services in one place: School-Day Educational Services (Preschool Age 21) Life and Vocational Skills Training Transition Services Family Partnership Services/Behavior SupportSummer ProgramBridgeway Therapy Center ServicesSpeech TherapyOccupational TherapyMusic TherapyPhysical TherapyMental HealthClinical ABAAAC Evaluation Center.
Grades Offered
1-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia; ADHD; Executive Function Issues
n/a
Year Founded
1981
2005
Students Body
Total Students
245 students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
8
Pre-K Students
-
33
Kindergarten Students
-
9
Grade 1 Students
1
10
Grade 2 Students
8
14
Grade 3 Students
7
12
Grade 4 Students
19
14
Grade 5 Students
27
20
Grade 6 Students
43
6
Grade 7 Students
34
10
Grade 8 Students
25
20
Grade 9 Students
21
11
Grade 10 Students
22
11
Grade 11 Students
16
10
Grade 12 Students
22
13
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
125 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
70%
Average Class Size
16
7
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:2
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$30,000
Tuition Notes
Financial assistance is available. Marburn Academy also accepts the Jon Peterson Special Needs and Autism Scholarships.
Annual tuition to attend the school program at Bridgeway Academy ranges from $30,000 – $35,000, with an average annual tuition of $33,380. Bridgeway Academy is an Ohio Department of Education accredited Autism Scholarship Provider which is available to any child aged 3-22 that has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Ohio’s Autism Scholarship program currently provides $31,500 per year per child in PARENT DIRECTED FUNDING. The scholarship reimburses Bridgeway Academy monthly and the parent/family is responsible for any amount due above that $31,500. Bridgeway Academy utilizes a program called FACTS to assist with monthly payments which are automatically deducted from the bank account of the family’s choosing and will work with each family on a comfortable payment plan and schedule. Bridgeway Academy does have need-based financial aid assistance available to families that qualify.
% on Financial Aid
52%
n/a
Admissions Director
Shetal Parikh
n/a
Admissions Associate
Megan Hopkins
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chess Club, Craft Club, Dramatic Arts, Key Club, Lego Club, Minecraft Club, Robotics Club, Robotics Team, ROX (Ruling Our Experiences), Voyageurs
Music Therapy, Musical Theatre, Student Council