The Koonings Center, NewBridge School's sister program, was established in 2013 and named in honor of a past student.
Its mission is to educate students who require more intensive academic and social interventions.
NewBridge and The Koonings Center share the same philosophy and ethics of compassion, dedication and strategic instruction.
Although Koonings has its own classroom facilities, shared art, social skills, PE, lunch, recess breaks and field trips allow for social bonds to develop across both programs. To address the complex language, social and academic needs of the students in The Koonings Center, class sizes are limited to 4-6 students with highly qualified Education Specialists and instructional assistants, plus embedded Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists.
The program is designed to support students who need more social/language support, and/or those who simply need a more intensive program in order to be prepared to join our NewBridge classrooms.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-8
- Yearly Tuition: $32,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Koonings Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Language-based, ADD/ADHD, Auditory Processing, Memory, Executive Function, Autism
Year Founded
2013
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 51%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
96%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
clean and neat
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,000
Summer Program Cost
$3,000
Summer Program Cost Notes
6 week summer session (late June-early August)
Admissions Director
Sarah Dyer
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Weekly art program
School Notes
- School Motto: Teaching Students HOW To Learn
- Our enrollment process involves a detailed review of your child's file,parent tour/interview, and a 5 day trial visit. We are very careful with our enrollment in order to ensure that we are the best program for your child.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Koonings Center cost?
The Koonings Center's tuition is approximately $32,000 for private students and $3,000 for summer students.
Does The Koonings Center offer a summer program?
Yes, The Koonings Center offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is The Koonings Center's ranking?
The Koonings Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for The Koonings Center?
The application deadline for The Koonings Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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12285 Oak Knoll Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
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Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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12285 Oak Knoll Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
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Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
12285 Oak Knoll Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
- miles
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Legacy Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
12310 9th St
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students
Discovery Isle Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
11740 Creek Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 536-1400
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 536-1400
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 195 students
Childrens Preschool Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
13168 Poway Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5519
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5519
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Discovery Isle
Daycare / Preschool
14521 Ted Williams Pkwy
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
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Location
Miles
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Sisu Academy
All-girls
2801 B St # 586
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
2.2 miles
Gr: 8-10 | 8 students
12855 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9915 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite 210
San Diego, CA 92131
(877) 673-8893
San Diego, CA 92131
(877) 673-8893
3.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
9050 Maranatha Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,007 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5555 Del Mar Heights Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
7.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,646 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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12285 Oak Knoll Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
- miles
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Legacy Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
12310 9th St
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students
Sisu Academy
All-girls
2801 B St # 586
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
2.2 miles
Gr: 8-10 | 8 students
12642 Monte Vista Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 159 students Avg. class size: 36 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Gregory The Great Catholic School
(Catholic)
15315 Stonebridge Pkwy
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 397-1290
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 397-1290
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Legacy Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
12310 9th St
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students
Discovery Isle Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
11740 Creek Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 536-1400
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 536-1400
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 195 students
Childrens Preschool Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
13168 Poway Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5519
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5519
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Discovery Isle
Daycare / Preschool
14521 Ted Williams Pkwy
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Skills Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
13942 Chancellor Way
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 486-3381
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 486-3381
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Pomerado Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12321 Ninth St.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-1320
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-1320
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12362 Springhurst Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 391-1514
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 391-1514
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 585 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Meadowbrook Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12320 Meadowbrook Ln.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0802
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0802
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 972 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13000 Bowron Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-2007
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-2007
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 663 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Shoal Creek Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11775 Shoal Creek Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 613-9080
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 613-9080
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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