Temple Grandin School

What Temple Grandin School does

Temple Grandin School (TGS) is a private neurodiversity-focused school founded in 2011 and located at 3131 Indian Road in Boulder, Colorado. It serves neurodivergent middle and high school students, primarily those with autism and ADHD, in a small-class format of 4-8 students with a 4:1 to 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio. The school's core offering is a unified socio-academic program built around its proprietary Individual Education Quest (IEQ) framework, which structures student development across four domains: Identity, Intellect, Interaction, and Independence. The program is delivered through interconnected components including an academic curriculum in sciences and humanities, a daily socio-academic class that teaches social communication and executive function through an academic lens, a Transitions Program for college/career preparation, and student support services led by a school psychologist and social worker.

The school's technology stack is intentionally minimal and consumer-grade: Chromebooks are the primary student device, with RenWeb powering the admissions inquiry and application workflow and Calendly handling tour scheduling. The IEQ framework is a pedagogical methodology rather than a software product. Faculty hold bachelor's degrees or higher, most with master's degrees or other advanced training, and receive annual training on working with neurodiverse students.

TGS operates a sales-led, family-focused go-to-market with rolling admissions. Prospective families submit inquiry forms, are paired with admissions counselors, schedule tours, complete applications, and have students participate in 3-day trial visits, with decisions typically returned within 1-2 weeks. Revenue comes primarily from tuition of $48,880 per year, offered via annual, semi-annual, or 12-month installment plans, plus a $250 application fee. Tuition covers approximately 75% of the actual cost of education, with the gap closed by the TGS Annual Fund (unrestricted donations from families, alumni, trustees, faculty, and other donors). 23-24% of students receive at least some need-based financial aid. The school employs 27 staff and typically enrolls 20-25 students, is governed by a Board of Directors (chaired by the founder of Amplify Communications) with an Honorary Board Member serving as COO/GC of the Foundry Group, and accepts students from Colorado, other U.S. states, and internationally. No external funding rounds, parent company, or venture capital backing are disclosed.

Name

Temple Grandin School

Legal name

Temple Grandin School

Website

https://templegrandinschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Temple Grandin School is a private Boulder, Colorado school founded in 2011 that provides a socio-academic program for neurodivergent middle and high school students (primarily autism and ADHD) using small classes of 4-8 students and its proprietary Individual Education Quest (IEQ) framework.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Neurodiversity education
• Private secondary school
• Socio-academic curriculum
• Executive function training

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Tuition covers 75% of actual cost of education; the TGS Annual Fund helps close the gap between tuition revenue and operational costs.
2. Annual Fund Donations: Unrestricted donations supporting bonuses, professional development, scholarships, furnishings, and technology. Many families have spent tens of thousands on early intervention and therapies, creating need for donor support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Temple Grandin School provides a private, socio-academic middle and high school program designed specifically for neurodivergent students (autism, ADHD). Instruction is delivered in classes of 4-8 students with low student-to-teacher ratios, combining academic coursework in math, science, social studies, and language arts with explicit daily training in executive function, social communication, and relationship development under the Individual Education Quest (IEQ) framework.

Product overview

Temple Grandin School is a private neurodiversity school offering a unified socio-academic program for neurodivergent middle and high school students. The core offering centers on the Individual Education Quest (IEQ) framework, which integrates four domains: Identity, Intellect, Interaction, and Independence. This framework is delivered through interconnected programs including the Academic Program (sciences, humanities, executive function instruction), the Socio-Academic Curriculum (daily social communication and relationship skills training), the Transitions Program (college and career preparation), and Student Support Services. Financial Aid and payment plan options are also provided to support accessibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TGS Educational Program Private neurodiversity school providing a full-time socio-academic program for neurodivergent middle and high school students, focused on academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Individual Education Quest (IEQ) Core educational framework with four domains—Identity, Intellect, Interaction, and Independence—designed to help students shape their sense of self, develop academic skills, gain social interaction capabilities, and practice independence skills for adulthood.
• Academic Program Courses in math, science, social studies, and language arts with direct instruction in executive function skills; classes of 4-8 students are multi-age with differentiation to accommodate student strengths and learning profiles.
• Socio-Academic Curriculum Daily socio class teaching social communication, executive function, and relationship development through an academic lens, making explicit the soft skills underlying academic achievement and workplace success.
• Transitions Program Program helping students explore post-secondary options including college, gap year, community college, or trade school through volunteer, internship, and college experiences, with standardized testing accommodations and individualized college counseling.
• Student Support Services Mental health and behavior support services led by the Socio-Academic Program Director, providing individual breaks, weekly meetings, family engagement, and collaboration with teaching faculty.
• Financial Aid Program Need-based financial aid, interest-free payment plans, and installment options that bridge the gap between tuition and affordability; 23-24% of students receive at least some financial aid.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McCarton School: Private school in New York City serving students with autism and other developmental disabilities with a 1:1 and small-group instruction model. Closely comparable to TGS in target population (autism), individualized approach, and socio-academic curriculum.
• Eagle Hill School: Private school in Greenwich, CT and Hardwick, MA serving students with language-based learning disabilities, ADHD, and executive function challenges. Directly comparable in mission (specialized private education for neurodiverse students) and model (small classes, individualized instruction).
• The Lab School of Washington: Private K-12 school in Washington, DC for students with learning differences including ADHD, dyslexia, and executive function challenges. Comparable to TGS in its neurodiversity-affirming approach, small class sizes, and integration of arts and academics.
• Camphill Schools (Camphill Communities): Network of special education schools serving children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and other special needs across multiple US locations. Comparable in serving neurodiverse populations with individualized, community-based education, though typically more residential.
• Landmark School: Private school in Beverly, MA serving students with language-based learning disabilities, dyslexia, and ADHD. Comparable in providing specialized, intensive academic support for neurodiverse students with low student-teacher ratios and structured executive function training.
• Monarch School (Monarch Center for Autism): Private therapeutic and educational program in Shaker Heights, OH serving students with autism spectrum disorders. Directly comparable to TGS in its autism-specific mission, individualized instruction, and integration of academic and social-emotional programming.
• Forman School: Private boarding/day school in Litchfield, CT serving students with learning differences (dyslexia, ADHD, executive function challenges). Highly comparable to TGS as a private, specialized K-12 program for neurodiverse learners with low student-teacher ratios and individualized learning plans.
• The New School (TNS): Private K-12 school with multiple locations in the NYC metro area serving students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and language-based differences. Comparable in serving neurodiverse middle and high school populations with individualized instruction and socio-academic programming.

Emerging players

• Common Ground School / Neurodiversity-affirming schools (e.g., Riverside School, Acorn School): Emerging and independent private schools focused on neurodiversity-affirming education across the US. Comparable to TGS in philosophical approach (neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based) but typically smaller in scale and earlier in development than TGS.

Broad incumbents

• Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (n/a) — replacement with Broader incumbent: K12 Inc. (Stride): Large publicly-traded online education provider serving K-12 students with various learning needs including special education and accommodations. Comparable to TGS in addressing neurodiverse learners broadly, but operates at massive scale online rather than as a small, in-person specialized school.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TmpleGrndnSchl
• Facebookfacebook.com/templegrandinschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/templegrandinschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/temple-grandin-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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