For the 2025 school year, there are 167 special education private high schools serving 9,703 students in California.
The top ranked special education private high schools in California include Canyon View School, Joan Macy School, and Renaissance Learner Academy.
The average tuition cost is $34,550, which is higher than the California private high school average tuition cost of $22,889.
Top Ranked California Special Education Private High 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
762 Cypress St
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 599-1227
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 599-1227
Grades: 1-12
| 115 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
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
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
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
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: 2-12
| 51 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
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
Achieve Inc.
Special Education School
3860 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 494-1200
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 494-1200
Grades: 3-12
| 49 students
Achievekids
Special Education School
1212 Mcginness Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-5777
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-5777
Grades: 1-12
| 40 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
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
| 59 students
Anova Center For Education - ACE Contra Costa
Special Education School
1140 Galaxy Way, Suite 100
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 687-9616
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 687-9616
Grades: 1-12
| 76 students
Art Of Learning Academy![Art Of Learning Academy Photo]( "Art Of Learning Academy Photo")
Special Education School
9535 Aldea Avenue
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 701-7675
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 701-7675
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
4027 Normal Street
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 296-2135
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 296-2135
Grades: 4-12
| 34 students
The Avalon Academy
Special Education School
818 Mahler Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 777-9133
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 777-9133
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private high schools in California?
The top ranked special education private high schools in California include Canyon View School, Joan Macy School, and Renaissance Learner Academy.
How many special education private high schools are located in California?
167 special education private high schools are located in California.
How much do special education private high schools cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $34,550, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $22,889.
How diverse are special education private high schools in California?
California special education private high schools are approximately 59% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 48%.
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