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.

Best California Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools belonging to Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) serving 174 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.

Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) in California (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Chartwell School
Chartwell School Photo - The green campus serves as a teaching tool. Here, students in science class learn about the rain catchement system and cistern, which collect water for flushing toilets, watering the field, and watering the student garden.
Special Program Emphasis
2511 Numa Watson Road
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3468
Gr: 2-12 | 138 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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