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Best California Private Elementary Schools Belonging to California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private elementary schools belonging to California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES) serving 785 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private elementary 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 The Winston School of San Diego.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES) in California (2026-27)

Cheerful Helpers Therapeutic School Photo
Cheerful Helpers Therapeutic School
Gr: NS-1 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
1986 W. Jefferson
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(213) 387-7252
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The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional Therapy Photo
The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional Therapy
Gr: 1-12 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
971 N. Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 791-1255
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Switzer Learning Center Photo
Switzer Learning Center
Gr: 5-12 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
2201 Amapola Court
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3611
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The Winston School of San Diego
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
Special Education School
215 9th Street
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 259-8155
(4)
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Aldar Academy Photo
Aldar Academy
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
4436 Engle Road
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 485-9685
(1)
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Aseltine School Photo
Aseltine School
Gr: 4-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Special Education School
4027 Normal Street
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 296-2135
(4)
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Bonnie Silverman
Gr: K-8 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Special Education School
1017 CEDAR ST
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 244-1519
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Map of The Creekside School
The Creekside School
Gr: K-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
5629 Lean Ave.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 448-2494
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Map of Elliott Institute
Elliott Institute
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Special Education School
2506 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
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Kinship Academy
Gr: K-12 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
2400 Flint Ave, San Jose CA 95148
San Jose, CA 95148
(408) 559-7500
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Mardan School
Gr: K-12 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
1 Osborn
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 733-1500
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Plumfield Academy Photo
Plumfield Academy
Gr: 4-11 | 18 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
All-boys | Special Education School
9360 Occidental Rd
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-1414
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Map of Spectrum Center - Tara Hills
Spectrum Center - Tara Hills
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
16330 San Pablo Ave
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-4494
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Speech & Language Development Center Photo
Speech & Language Development Center
Gr: 1-12 | 136 students
Special Education School
8699 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 821-3620
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Westview School Photo
Westview School
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Special Education School
11801 Mississippi Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 751-1117
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES) in California?
The top ranked private elementary 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 The Winston School of San Diego.
How many private elementary schools belonging to California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES) are located in California?
15 private elementary schools belonging to California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES) are located in California.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES) in California?
California private elementary schools belonging to California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES) are approximately 50% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
15
Private Schools
785
Students
$40,810
Avg. Tuition
50%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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