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Best California Special Education Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 223 special education private schools serving 12,252 students in California.
The top ranked special education private schools in California include Renaissance Learner Academy, Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma, and Canyon View School.
The average tuition cost is $38,618, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,344.
1% of special education private schools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 223
  • # Students Served: 12,252

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 223
  • # Students Served: 12,252

Top Ranked California Special Education Private Schools (2026-27)

READ Academy of Sacramento Photo
READ Academy of Sacramento
Gr: 2-12 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
2565 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 258-2080
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The Springstone School Photo
The Springstone School
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students
Special Education School
1035 Carol Ln
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 962-9660
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Winston Preparatory School- Marin County Campus Photo
Winston Preparatory School- Marin County Campus
Gr: 3-12
Special Education School
1 Saint Vincents Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 993-5533
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Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma Photo
Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma
Gr: K-12 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
212 Concourse Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 94503
(707) 527-7032
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The Burkard School Photo
The Burkard School
Gr: K-8 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
2333 Palm Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 918-9945
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Canyon View School Photo
Canyon View School
Gr: 1-12 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
762 Cypress St
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 599-1227
(4)
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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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Map of Childrens Home Of Stockton
Childrens Home Of Stockton
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students
Special Education School
430 N Pilgrim St
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 466-0853
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Map of Edgewood Center For Children & Families
Edgewood Center For Children & Families
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
1801 Vicente St
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 681-3211
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Map of Haynes Education Center
Haynes Education Center
Gr: K-12 | 118 students
Special Education School
233 Baseline Rd
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 593-2581
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The Hillside School & Learning Center Photo
The Hillside School & Learning Center
Gr: 5-12 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Special Education School
4331 Oak Grove Drive
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-3044
(2)
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Map of Hillsides Education Center
Hillsides Education Center
Gr: 3-12 | 44 students
Special Education School
940 Avenue 64
Pasadena, CA 91105
(323) 224-2274
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Map of Joan Macy School
Joan Macy School
Gr: 2-12 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Special Education School
1350 3rd St
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 593-2581
(1)
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The Koonings Center Photo
The Koonings Center
Gr: 1-8
Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
12271 Oak Knoll Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
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Map of Lincoln Child Center
Lincoln Child Center
Gr: 2-9 | 61 students
Special Education School
4368 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
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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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McKinna Learning Academy Photo
McKinna Learning Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
28990 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 589-8144
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New Vista School Photo
New Vista School
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
23092 Mill Creek Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 455-1270
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Newbridge School Photo
Newbridge School
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
12285 Oak Knoll Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
(1)
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Park Century School Photo
Park Century School
Gr: K-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
3939 Landmark St
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 979-2184
(2)
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223
Private Schools
12,252
Students
$38,618
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
57%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private schools in California?
The top ranked special education private schools in California include Renaissance Learner Academy, Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma, and Canyon View School.
How many special education private schools are located in California?
223 special education private schools are located in California.
How much do special education private schools cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $38,618, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,344.
How diverse are special education private schools in California?
California special education private schools are approximately 57% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of special education private schools are religiously affiliated in California?
1% of special education private schools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

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