For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 private schools belonging to California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES) serving 1,311 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private schools belonging to California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES) in California include The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional Therapy, Switzer Learning Center and Cheerful Helpers Therapeutic School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES) in California (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cheerful Helpers Therapeutic School![Cheerful Helpers Therapeutic School Photo - Kindergarten / 1st Grade classroom]( "Cheerful Helpers Therapeutic School Photo - Kindergarten / 1st Grade classroom")
Special Education School
1986 W. Jefferson
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(213) 387-7252
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(213) 387-7252
Grades: NS-1
| 12 students
The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional Therapy![The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional Therapy Photo - Arts education is a core value at Frostig School.]( "The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional Therapy Photo - Arts education is a core value at Frostig School.")
Special Education School
971 N. Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 791-1255
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 791-1255
Grades: 1-12
| 218 students
Switzer Learning Center![Switzer Learning Center Photo - Core Values]( "Switzer Learning Center Photo - Core Values")
Special Education School
2201 Amapola Court
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3611
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3611
Grades: 5-12
| 62 students
215 9th Street
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 259-8155
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 259-8155
Grades: 6-12
| 95 students
A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation
Special Education School
4138 Lakeside Dr
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1500
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1500
Grades: Inquire with school
| 44 students
4436 Engle Road
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 485-9685
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 485-9685
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
4027 Normal Street
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 296-2135
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 296-2135
Grades: 4-12
| 34 students
Bonnie Silverman![Bonnie Silverman Photo - Arbor Bay School students learn how to learn. Our ultimate goal is to give students the tools to successfully transition to a traditional classroom environment.]( "Bonnie Silverman Photo - Arbor Bay School students learn how to learn. Our ultimate goal is to give students the tools to successfully transition to a traditional classroom environment.")
Special Education School
1017 CEDAR ST
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 244-1519
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 244-1519
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
437 W San Bernardino Rd. Room 111, Covina CA 91723
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 967-7153
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 967-7153
Grades: NS-PK
| 109 students
The Creekside School
Special Education School
5629 Lean Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 448-2494
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 448-2494
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Elliott Institute
Special Education School
2506 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Excelsior Academy
Special Education School
7200 Parkway Drive
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 583-6762
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 583-6762
Grades: 5-12
| 34 students
Halsey Schools Inc![Halsey Schools Inc Photo]( "Halsey Schools Inc Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
21321 Costanso St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 992-1942
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 992-1942
Grades: NS-PK
| 75 students
Kinship Academy![Kinship Academy Photo]( "Kinship Academy Photo")
Special Education School
2720 S Bascom Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 559-7500
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 559-7500
Grades: 4-12
| 10 students
Mardan School![Mardan School Photo - Mardan School located in Woodbridge Village in the City of Irvine serves students in grades K - 12 with learning or social difficulties. Mardan 's therapeutic program benefits children with a wide range of disabilities. Students can be placed privately or by a school district if an IEP team determines that it can't meet the child's needs.]( "Mardan School Photo - Mardan School located in Woodbridge Village in the City of Irvine serves students in grades K - 12 with learning or social difficulties. Mardan 's therapeutic program benefits children with a wide range of disabilities. Students can be placed privately or by a school district if an IEP team determines that it can't meet the child's needs.")
Special Education School
1 Osborn
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 733-1500
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 733-1500
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
2190 N. Canal Street
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 998-6571
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 998-6571
Grades: 2-12
| 136 students
Operation New Hope High School
Vocational/Technical School
8520 Archibald Ave. Bldg. #20
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 294-6001
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 294-6001
Grades: 11-12
| 39 students
Plumfield Academy![Plumfield Academy Photo - Student projects are enjoyed at the annual Academic Awards.]( "Plumfield Academy Photo - Student projects are enjoyed at the annual Academic Awards.")
All-boys | Special Education School
9360 Occidental Rd
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-1414
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-1414
Grades: 4-11
| 18 students
Spectrum Center - Tara Hills
Special Education School
16330 San Pablo Ave
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-4494
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-4494
Grades: 1-12
| 38 students
Speech & Language Development Center![Speech & Language Development Center Photo - Welcome to SLDC! Located in the heart of Buena Park on a former elementary school campus we proudly serve children and adults with exceptional needs from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.]( "Speech & Language Development Center Photo - Welcome to SLDC! Located in the heart of Buena Park on a former elementary school campus we proudly serve children and adults with exceptional needs from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.")
Special Education School
8699 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 821-3620
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 821-3620
Grades: 1-12
| 136 students
Westview School![Westview School Photo - Welcome to Westview!]( "Westview School Photo - Welcome to Westview!")
Special Education School
11801 Mississippi Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 751-1117
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 751-1117
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
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