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Best California Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) serving 1,419 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in California include St. Dominic Elementary School, Foothills Adventist Elementary School, and McKinna Learning Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 66%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
23% of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of the Nazarene).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in California (2026-27)

Map of Foothills Adventist Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 35 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
711 Sunnyside Rd
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-3546
McKinna Learning Academy Photo
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
28990 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 589-8144
Map of St. Dominic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
2005 Merton Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 255-5803
Aldar Academy Photo
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)
Map of Aviva High School
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students
All-girls | Special Education School
7120 Franklin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 876-0550
Map of Beverly Christian Academy
Gr: K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
224 N Serrano Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 668-1644
(1)
Map of Charis Youth Center
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
714 W Main St
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 477-9800
Map of Chino Hills KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
13815 Peyton Dr.
Chino Hills, CA 91709
(909) 464-2255
Map of Cornerstone Learning Foundation
Gr: 1-4 | 39 students
4243 Manuela Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 215-0208
Map of Discovery Depot
Gr: K | 22 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
16800 Imperial Hwy
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 572-0522
Map of Eagle Valley School
Gr: 5-12 | 38 students
Special Education School
2915 Little Mountain Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92405
(909) 886-1691
Map of The Helix School
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
161 Mitchell Blvd
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 569-5056
Map of Montessori School Of Oceanside
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students
Montessori School
3525 Cannon Rd
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 941-3883
Map of Montessori School Of Oceanside # 2
Gr: PK-1 | 49 students
Montessori School
4760 Oceanside Blvd Ste B10
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 724-8955
Map of Oak Grove At The Ranch
Gr: 3-12 | 36 students
Special Education School
23115 Rider St
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 238-6022
Map of Oak Grove Center (jack Weaver School)
Gr: 4-12 | 106 students
Special Education School
24275 Jefferson Ave
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-5599
(2)
Map of Odyssey Learning Center
Gr: 4-12 | 67 students
Special Education School
7150 Santa Juanita Ave
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 988-0258
Map of Open Mind School
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
1215 O'Brien Dr
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 260-3805
(5)
Our Savior's Lutheran School Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
200 Avenida San Pablo
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-6165
(2)
Map of Placer Learning Center
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Special Education School
5477 Eureka Rd Ste 2
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 774-1260

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in California?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in California include St. Dominic Elementary School, Foothills Adventist Elementary School, and McKinna Learning Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are located in California?
22 private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are located in California.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in California?
California private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are approximately 55% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are religiously affiliated in California?
23% of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of the Nazarene).

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