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.

Top 3 Best California Private Schools Belonging to California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 19 private schools belonging to California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES) serving 1,141 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 Cheerful Helpers Therapeutic School, The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional Therapy, and Switzer Learning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES) in California (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cheerful Helpers Therapeutic School
Cheerful Helpers Therapeutic School Photo - Kindergarten / 1st Grade classroom
Special Education School
1986 W. Jefferson
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.
Special Education School
971 N. Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 791-1255
Grades: 1-12
| 218 students
Switzer Learning Center
Switzer Learning Center Photo - Core Values
Special Education School
2201 Amapola Court
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3611
Grades: 5-12
| 62 students
A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation
Special Education School
4138 Lakeside Dr
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1500
Grades: Inquire with school
| 44 students
Aldar Academy
Aldar Academy Photo - Each year Aldar Academy gifts each of its students with a backpack full of supplies. These backpacks are given free of charge so that each child has the the tools that are necessary to complete their school and homework assignments.
Special Education School
(1)
4436 Engle Road
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 485-9685
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
Aseltine School
Aseltine School Photo - To address students' different learning needs and styles, Aseltine teachers employ a variety of teaching methods and modalities to ensure all students are not just learning, but are engaged in and excited about their subjects.
Special Education School
(4)
4027 Normal Street
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.
Special Education School
1017 CEDAR ST
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 244-1519
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Covina Development Center
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
437 W San Bernardino Rd. Room 111, Covina CA 91723
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
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Elliott Institute
Special Education School
2506 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Halsey Schools Inc
Halsey Schools Inc Photo
Daycare / Preschool
21321 Costanso St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 992-1942
Grades: NS-PK
| 75 students
Kinship Academy
Kinship Academy Photo
Special Education School
2720 S Bascom Avenue
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.
Special Education School
1 Osborn
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 733-1500
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
Operation New Hope High School
Vocational/Technical School
8520 Archibald Ave. Bldg. #20
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.
All-boys | Special Education School
9360 Occidental Rd
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
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.
Special Education School
8699 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 821-3620
Grades: 1-12
| 136 students
Westview School
Westview School Photo - Welcome to Westview!
Special Education School
11801 Mississippi Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 751-1117
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
The Winston School of San Diego
The Winston School of San Diego Photo - For over 36 years, The Winston School has successfully educated bright, creative children whose learning differences have made succeeding in a traditional school difficult. More than 95 percent of our graduates go on to higher education at a four-year or two-year college or university. We prepare kids for college in a way that traditional schools just can`t.
Special Education School
(4)
215 9th Street
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 259-8155
Grades: 6-12
| 95 students

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