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For the 2026-27 school year, there are 223 special education private schools serving 12,252 students in California.

The special education private schools in California include McKinna Learning Academy, Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma, and Renaissance Learner Academy.

The average tuition cost is $41,525, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,598.

1% of special education private schools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

California Special Education Private School Trends

223

Private Schools

12,252

Students

$41,525

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 special education private schools in California include McKinna Learning Academy, Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma, and Renaissance Learner Academy.

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 $41,525, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,598.

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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