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Sierra School Of San Diego

6460 Boulder Lake Ave
San Diego, CA 92119

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Springall Academy provides an intensive, structured and individualized special education program aimed at strengthening each student's academic skills, social, and emotional abilities, responsibility and organizational skills, as well as their self-esteem, to the point where they may successfully re-enter the mainstream of school and community.

All students are respected, encouraged, and supported in fulfilling their potential in an enriched and positive environment.

Springall students can earn a High School Diploma, Certificate of Completion or a Letter of Educational Achievement by completing the appropriate coursework while at Springall.

Our guidance counselor meet periodically with each student to be sure they are on track to graduate as scheduled on their IEPs.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 2-12
Enrollment: 94 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other associations(s) for exceptional children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 2-12

Year Founded

1972

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Student Body

Total Students

94 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Springall Academy provides an intensive, structured and individualized special education program aimed at strengthening each student's academic skills, social, and emotional abilities, responsibility and organizational skills, as well as their self-esteem, to the point where they may successfully re-enter the mainstream of school and community. All students are respected, encouraged, and supported in fulfilling their potential in an enriched and positive environment. Springall students can earn a High School Diploma, Certificate of Completion or a Letter of Educational Achievement by completing the appropriate coursework while at Springall. Our guidance counselor meet periodically with each student to be sure they are on track to graduate as scheduled on their IEPs.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Sierra School Of San Diego is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Sierra School Of San Diego is located in the San Carlos neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in San Carlos.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 2-12
Enrollment: 94 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in San Diego, CA is $16,567 for elementary schools and $28,627 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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