For the 2025 school year, there are 230 special education private schools serving 12,552 students in California.
The top ranked special education private schools in California include Canyon View School, Joan Macy School, and The Prentice School.
The average tuition cost is $35,718, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,827.
Top Ranked California Special Education Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
READ Academy of Sacramento![READ Academy of Sacramento Photo]( "READ Academy of Sacramento Photo")
Special Education School
2565 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 258-2080
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 258-2080
Grades: 2-12
| 62 students
The Springstone School![The Springstone School Photo - The Springstone School Main Hall.]( "The Springstone School Photo - The Springstone School Main Hall.")
Special Education School
1035 Carol Ln
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 962-9660
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 962-9660
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma![Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma Photo]( "Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma Photo")
Special Education School
212 Concourse Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 94503
(707) 527-7032
Santa Rosa, CA 94503
(707) 527-7032
Grades: K-12
| 168 students
The Burkard School![The Burkard School Photo - The Right Support Makes All The Difference...A small independent K-8 school for bright children who need extra support with self-regulation, executive functioning, and/or social-emotional learning in the classroom.]( "The Burkard School Photo - The Right Support Makes All The Difference...A small independent K-8 school for bright children who need extra support with self-regulation, executive functioning, and/or social-emotional learning in the classroom.")
Special Education School
2333 Palm Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 918-9945
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 918-9945
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
762 Cypress St
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 599-1227
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 599-1227
Grades: 1-12
| 115 students
Cheerful Helpers Therapeutic School![Cheerful Helpers Therapeutic School Photo - Kindergarten / 1st Grade classroom]( "Cheerful Helpers Therapeutic School Photo - Kindergarten / 1st Grade classroom")
Special Education School
1986 W. Jefferson
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(213) 387-7252
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(213) 387-7252
Grades: NS-1
| 12 students
Childrens Home Of Stockton
Special Education School
430 N Pilgrim St
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 466-0853
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 466-0853
Grades: 1-12
| 46 students
Edgewood Center For Children & Families
Special Education School
1801 Vicente St
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 681-3211
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 681-3211
Grades: 5-12
| 23 students
Haynes Education Center
Special Education School
233 Baseline Rd
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 593-2581
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 593-2581
Grades: K-12
| 118 students
4331 Oak Grove Drive
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-3044
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-3044
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Hillsides Education Center
Special Education School
940 Avenue 64
Pasadena, CA 91105
(323) 224-2274
Pasadena, CA 91105
(323) 224-2274
Grades: 3-12
| 44 students
1350 3rd St
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 593-2581
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 593-2581
Grades: 2-12
| 112 students
The Koonings Center![The Koonings Center Photo - We own a beautiful 2-acre campus which includes a ball-field, large playground, sports blacktop, outdoor stage, stream, and lush landscaping.]( "The Koonings Center Photo - We own a beautiful 2-acre campus which includes a ball-field, large playground, sports blacktop, outdoor stage, stream, and lush landscaping.")
Special Education School
12285 Oak Knoll Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Lincoln Child Center
Special Education School
4368 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
Grades: 2-9
| 61 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.]( "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
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 791-1255
Grades: 1-12
| 218 students
New Vista School![New Vista School Photo - New Vista School]( "New Vista School Photo - New Vista School")
Special Education School
23092 Mill Creek Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 455-1270
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 455-1270
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
12285 Oak Knoll Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
3939 Landmark St
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 979-2184
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 979-2184
Grades: K-8
| 96 students
Phoenix School/rebekah Children's Services
Special Education School
290 I O O F Ave
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-2113
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-2113
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students
Point Dume School![Point Dume School Photo]( "Point Dume School Photo")
Special Education School
28990 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 589-8144
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 589-8144
Grades: 1-8
| 21 students
18341 Lassen Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 244-4600
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 244-4600
Grades: 1-8
| 144 students
1471 Kingman Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(707) 722-4233
San Jose, CA 95128
(707) 722-4233
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Slauson Learning Center
Special Education School
260 N Locust St
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 412-0520
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 412-0520
Grades: 1-12
| 108 students
Spectrum Center - Delta
Special Education School
135 E Leland Rd
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 439-6929
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 439-6929
Grades: 11-12
| 70 students
Switzer Learning Center![Switzer Learning Center Photo - Core Values]( "Switzer Learning Center Photo - Core Values")
Special Education School
2201 Amapola Court
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3611
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3611
Grades: 5-12
| 62 students
Teri, Inc. The Country School
Special Education School
1145 Lin Da Vista Dr Ste 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 331-9116
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 331-9116
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Villa Esperanza Services![Villa Esperanza Services Photo - Samantha communication with Gwendolyn Meier, Villa's Speech Director.]( "Villa Esperanza Services Photo - Samantha communication with Gwendolyn Meier, Villa's Speech Director.")
Special Education School
2116 East Villa Street
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-2919
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-2919
Grades: 1-12
| 64 students
Weingarten Children's Center
Special Education School
3518 Jefferson Ave
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 365-7500
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 365-7500
Grades: NS-K
| 46 students
A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation
Special Education School
4138 Lakeside Dr
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1500
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1500
Grades: Inquire with school
| 44 students
4540 Harlin Dr
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 364-7800
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 364-7800
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Acacia Learning Center
Special Education School
2900 W Vernon Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 298-1165
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 298-1165
Grades: 3-10
| 8 students
Academy For Advancement Of Children With Autism
Special Education School
20040 Parthenia St
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 882-0200
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 882-0200
Grades: 4-12
| 35 students
Academy For Advancement Of Children With Autism
Special Education School
7353 Valley Cir Blvd
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 882-0200
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 882-0200
Grades: 1-12
| 37 students
Academy For Advancement Of Children With Autism
Special Education School
6742 E Ave H
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-1234
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-1234
Grades: 2-12
| 51 students
Aces 2020 Llc Dba: Aces Academy
Special Education School
3731 6th Ave Ste 100
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 549-5835
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 549-5835
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private schools in California?
The top ranked special education private schools in California include Canyon View School, Joan Macy School, and The Prentice School.
How many special education private schools are located in California?
230 special education private schools are located in California.
How much do special education private schools cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $35,718, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,827.
How diverse are special education private schools in California?
California special education private schools are approximately 56% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
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