Banyan Tree Compass Academy is a private elementary school that specializes in addressing learning differences.
Intensive intervention for students in grades 2-8 provides necessary support and remediation for language-based learning differences including dyslexia, auditory processing disorders, mild autism, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. By getting to the root of the problem and addressing it specifically, students achieve success and are ready to take that next step in their education.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Banyan Tree Educational Services ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2016
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
4 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Julie Mougeotte Foster
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: We empower students to meet their full potential by recognizing their strengths and developing their foundations for learning.
- Our one-room schoolhouse concept addresses skill levels, not grade levels. Students are taught the skills they need to overcome their learning challenges. Using explicit systematic evidence-based instruction and curriculum, particularly a structured literacy approach, students can make significant gains in a relatively short time. Meeting the needs of the whole child includes social and emotional learning. Following the latest research in neuroscience and brain-based learning, we build foundations for learning to make lifelong changes.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Banyan Tree Educational Services's ranking?
Banyan Tree Educational Services ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Banyan Tree Educational Services?
The application deadline for Banyan Tree Educational Services is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Banyan Tree Educational Services located?
Banyan Tree Educational Services is located in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 4 other private schools located in Point Loma.
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