Top 20 Best California Special Education Private Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 194 special education private schools serving 11,382 students in California.
The best top ranked special education private schools in California include The Hillside School & Learning Center, The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional Therapy and The Burkard School.
The average tuition cost is $34,612, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $16,084.
Top Ranked California Special Education Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5461 Louise Ave
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 986-5045
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 986-5045
Grades: 2-12
| 223 students
Banyan Tree Educational Services
Special Education School
2675 Rosecrans St
San Diego, CA 92106
(858) 367-5428
San Diego, CA 92106
(858) 367-5428
Grades: 2-6
| 4 students
Blind Children's Center![Blind Children's Center Photo - Learning to read a braille book]( "Blind Children's Center Photo - Learning to read a braille book")
Special Education School
4120 Marathon St
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 664-2153
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 664-2153
Grades: NS-PK
| 50 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
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
Esther B Clark School-childrens Health Council
Special Education School
650 Clark Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 688-3634
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 688-3634
Grades: 2-10
| 78 students
Hearing & Speech Center Of Northern California
Special Education School
1234 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 921-7658
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 921-7658
Grades: NS
| 18 students
The Helix School
Special Education School
145 Lomita Drive
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 569-5056
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 569-5056
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
The Hillside School & Learning Center![The Hillside School & Learning Center Photo - The Hillside School is WASC accredited and a University of California approved curriculum. Our students are able to attend any college and university they choose.]( "The Hillside School & Learning Center Photo - The Hillside School is WASC accredited and a University of California approved curriculum. Our students are able to attend any college and university they choose.")
Special Education School
4331 Oak Grove Drive
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-3044
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-3044
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students
3200 Motor Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-1223
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-1223
Grades: PK-12
| 300 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 Bridge School![New Bridge School Photo - We own a beautiful 2-acre campus which includes a ball-field, large playground, sports blacktop, outdoor stage, lunch arbor, tree-lined courtyard, stream, and lush landscaping.]( "New Bridge School Photo - We own a beautiful 2-acre campus which includes a ball-field, large playground, sports blacktop, outdoor stage, lunch arbor, tree-lined courtyard, stream, and lush landscaping.")
Special Education School
12285 Oak Knoll Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Grades: K-8
| n/a 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
3939 Landmark St
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 840-0500
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 840-0500
Grades: 1-8
| 93 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: 1-12
| 26 students
18341 Lassen Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 538-4511
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 538-4511
Grades: 1-8
| 126 students
1471 Kingman Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(707) 722-4233
San Jose, CA 95128
(707) 722-4233
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
1325 Bouret Dr
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 979-8210
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 979-8210
Grades: 1-12
| 81 students
Switzer Learning Center![Switzer Learning Center Photo - Front view of Switzer Learning Center (Torrance, CA).]( "Switzer Learning Center Photo - Front view of Switzer Learning Center (Torrance, CA).")
Special Education School
2201 Amapola Court
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3611
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3611
Grades: 6-12
| 76 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
Village Glen West
Special Education School
4160 Grand View Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(818) 751-1101
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(818) 751-1101
Grades: PK-12
| 354 students
215 Ninth Street
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 259-8155
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 259-8155
Grades: 6-12
| 93 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: 2-12
| 78 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
6742 E Ave H
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-1234
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-1234
Grades: K-12
| 45 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
Achieve Kids
Special Education School
1212 Mcginness Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-5777
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-5777
Grades: K-12
| 45 students
Achieve Kids
Special Education School
3860 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 494-1200
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 494-1200
Grades: Inquire with school
| 53 students
Advocate School
Special Education School
900 Paseo Del Rey
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 421-7733
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 421-7733
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
4436 Engle Road
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 485-9685
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 485-9685
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
Aldea School
Special Education School
4002 Jefferson St
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 224-5510
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 224-5510
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Almansor Academy
Special Education School
1955 Fremont Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(323) 257-3006
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(323) 257-3006
Grades: 1-12
| 143 students
Altus Academy Rialto
Special Education School
205 N Maple Ave
Rialto, CA 92377
(909) 829-9999
Rialto, CA 92377
(909) 829-9999
Grades: 1-12
| 74 students
Anova Center For Education
Special Education School
1140 Galaxy Way, Suite 100
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 687-9616
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 687-9616
Grades: 1-12
| 66 students
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