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Best California Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 162 private schools with special program emphasis serving 29,379 students in California.

The with special program emphasis private schools in California include Besant Hill School, Concord Preparatory School, and Army and Navy Academy.

The average tuition cost is $28,923, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,574.

24% of private schools with special program emphasis in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 162
# Students Served: 29,379

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 162
# Students Served: 29,379

California Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis Trends

162

Private Schools

29,379

Students

$28,923

Avg. Tuition

13

Avg. Class Size

51%

Students of Color

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in California?

The private schools with special program emphasis in California include Besant Hill School, Concord Preparatory School, and Army and Navy Academy.

How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in California?

162 private schools with special program emphasis are located in California.

How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in California?

The average tuition cost is $28,923, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,574.

How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in California?

California private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 51% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.

What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in California?

24% of private schools with special program emphasis in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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