California Special Education Private Schools

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, Switzer Learning Center, and The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional Therapy.
The average tuition cost is $41,525, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,625.
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

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

READ Academy of Sacramento Photo
Gr: 2-12 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
2565 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 258-2080
The Springstone School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students
Special Education School
1035 Carol Ln
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 962-9660
Winston Preparatory School- Marin County Campus Photo
Gr: 3-12
Special Education School
1 Saint Vincents Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 993-5533
Anova Center For Education - ACE Sonoma Photo
Gr: K-12 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
212 Concourse Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 94503
(707) 527-7032
The Burkard School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
2333 Palm Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 918-9945
Canyon View School Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
762 Cypress St
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 599-1227
(4)
Cheerful Helpers Therapeutic School Photo
Gr: NS-1 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
1986 W. Jefferson
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(213) 387-7252
Map of Childrens Home Of Stockton
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students
Special Education School
430 N Pilgrim St
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 466-0853
Map of Edgewood Center For Children & Families
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students
Special Education School
1801 Vicente St
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 681-3211
Map of Esther B Clark School - South Bay
Gr: 3-10 | 51 students
Special Education School
2280 Kenwood Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 816-2018
Map of Esther B Clark School-childrens Health Council
Gr: 2-10 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Special Education School
650 Clark Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 688-3634
Five Acres School Photo
Gr: 3-10 | 51 students
Special Education School
760 Mountain View Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-6793
Map of Haynes Education Center
Gr: K-12 | 118 students
Special Education School
233 Baseline Rd
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 593-2581
The Hillside School & Learning Center Photo
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)
Map of Hillsides Education Center
Gr: 3-12 | 44 students
Special Education School
940 Avenue 64
Pasadena, CA 91105
(323) 224-2274
Map of Joan Macy School
Gr: 2-12 | 112 students
Special Education School
1350 3rd St
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 593-2581
(1)
The Koonings Center Photo
Gr: 1-8
Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
12271 Oak Knoll Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Map of Leroy Haynes Educational Center
Gr: 1-12 | 140 students
Special Education School
581 Claremont Pl
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 593-2581
Map of Lincoln Child Center
Gr: 2-9 | 61 students
Special Education School
4368 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional Therapy Photo
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
McKinna Learning Academy Photo
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
28990 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 589-8144
New Vista School Photo
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
Newbridge School Photo
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
12285 Oak Knoll Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
(1)
Park Century School Photo
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)
Map of Renaissance Learner Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Special Education School
1471 Kingman Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 256-3413
(6)
Map of San Diego Center For Children Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 67 students
Special Education School
3002 Armstrong St
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-2131
(1)
Second Start-pine Hill School Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
1325 Bouret Dr
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 979-8210
(1)
The Sequoia Village Schoolhouse Photo
Gr: K-2 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
1438 38th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 463-5472
Stellar Academy for Dyslexics Photo
Gr: 2-8 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
39399 Cherry St NP2
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 742-3165
Switzer Learning Center Photo
Gr: 5-12 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
2201 Amapola Court
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3611
Map of Teri, Inc. The Country School
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1145 Lin Da Vista Dr Ste 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 331-9116
Villa Esperanza Services Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
2116 East Villa Street
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 449-2919
Map of Vista School
Gr: 2-12 | 135 students
Special Education School
3200 Motor Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-1223
(1)
Map of Weingarten Children's Center
Gr: NS-K | 46 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
3518 Jefferson Ave
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 365-7500
The Winston School of San Diego Photo
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
Special Education School
215 9th Street
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 259-8155
(4)
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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 Renaissance Learner Academy, Switzer Learning Center, and The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional Therapy.
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 $17,625.
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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