Jacksonville's First School
For Dyslexia

DePaul is a nonprofit school for students with dyslexia in greater Jacksonville in grades 2-8.

DePaul School uses a multisensory, Orton-Gillingham approach to Teach The Way They Learn. We’ve helped kids with dyslexia for 43 years!

You can start the 4-step enrollment process with a short tour.

Up Next At DePaul

Families interested in the 2025–26 school year– Tours are currently on hold

March 17-21: Spring Break

March 24: NO SCHOOL (Teacher In-Service Day)

April 18:  NO SCHOOL (Spring Holiday)

April 21: NO SCHOOL (Teacher In-Service Day)

May 23: Last Day of School

October 2025: Tours open for families interested in the 2026-27 school year 

About Us

DePaul was started by parents (with the help of experts) who wanted to build a school that teaches the way that children with dyslexia learn.

Ever Wonder What It’s Like to Have Dyslexia?

What Our Students & Parents Have To Say

What Makes DePaul Different

More About Our School

Alumni logo Association

The DePaul Alumni Association encourages our school alumni to stay in touch with the school and each other through special events and social media.

Our Facebook page is a place for alumni to keep informed about events and reconnect with former DePaul Lions.

Stories From Parents