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Genesee Lake School

36100 Genesee Lake Rd
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Genesee Lake School is a nationally recognized provider offering programs for students with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, neurological disorders, and emotional disturbances.
Additionally, we offer specialized programs for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, and Complex Trauma.
Our 160 acre campus is a nurturing setting where students from around the country gain the skills and experiences necessary to successfully return to their families, school districts, and communities.
Our goal at Genesee Lake School is to provide an innovative and enriching environment for the students in our care to learn and experience all that life can offer.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
Campus Size
160

Student Body

Total Students
205 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Genesee Lake School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Stephanie Koster Peterson
Admissions Associate
Amanda Buerger
Application URL

School Notes

  • Genesee Lake School is dedicated to improving the lives of children, adolescents, and young adults with a variety of special needs. Our 160 acre campus in the wooded Wisconsin countryside is a calm and nurturing setting where students from around the country gain the skills and experiences necessary to successfully return to their families, school districts, and communities.
  • As a nationally recognized provider, we offer programs for students with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, neurological disorders, and emotional disturbances. In addition, we offer specialized programs for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, and Complex Trauma. We provide an individualized, person-centered, and integrated team approach, emphasizing positive behavioral support, therapeutic relationships, and developmentally appropriate practices.
  • We are also known for our research based educational curriculum. In a sensory and technology rich environment, our licensed special education teachers provide academic instruction, pre-vocational education, and adaptive physical education. Additionally, speech and language, occupational, art, and music therapies are integrated throughout each student’s program as needed. For our middle and high school students ready to access a generalized curriculum in a supported environment, we offer a departmentalized model in which students change classes, follow a set schedule, and learn to adapt to a variety of teaching styles, just as would occur in the students’ home district.
  • Our goal at Genesee Lake School is to provide an innovative and enriching environment for the students in our care to learn and experience all that life can offer. To provide a place to grow.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Waukesha County, WI is $8,981 for elementary schools and $17,939 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Waukesha County, WI is 93% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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