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Stellar Academy for Dyslexics

39399 Cherry St NP2 Newark, CA 94560

Tel: (510) 742-3165

www.stellaracademy.org

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Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 2-8
Enrollment: 13 students
Yearly Tuition: $29,895
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 1
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 2-8
Enrollment: 13 students
Yearly Tuition: $29,895
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 1
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Stellar Academy for Dyslexics ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 2-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Stellar Academy for Dyslexics
4	1
5	1
6	3
7	1
8	7

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia

Year Founded

1988

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Last Day of School

Fri. May 28, 2027

School Motto

Every child with dyslexia succeeds in school and life.

Student Body

Total Students

13 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

60%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

6 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other associations(s) for exceptional children

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$29,895

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Summer Program Cost

$1,900

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Brenda Huckaby

Application URL

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Wildcats

School Notes

Stellar Academy is a private nonprofit school grades 2-8.
The alternative instruction provided at Stellar meets the needs of children who suffer with symptoms of dyslexia. This specialized instruction is the Slingerland approach, which is a multi-sensory approach to language arts that was created for a classroom setting.

Stellar Academy is a private nonprofit elementary school grades 3-8. The alternative instruction provided at Stellar meets the needs of children who suffer with symptoms of dyslexia. This specialized instruction is the Slingerland approach. Our students have difficulty with acquiring language skills -- oral language, spelling, written language, or reading. They are of average to above-average intelligence. Students with dyslexia can be creative, imaginative, and talented. They are fortunate to be born in a time when educators are becoming more aware of how to meet their needs. The mission of Stellar Academy, located in Alameda County, is to assist children with dyslexia overcome academic challenges through the Slingerland approach. A sequential, simultaneous multi-sensory approach to language arts instruction, Slingerland, enables students to increase their self-esteem through academic success. The essence of the Slingerland approach guides instruction throughout all other content areas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Stellar Academy for Dyslexics cost?

Stellar Academy for Dyslexics's tuition is approximately $29,895 for private students and $1,900 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Stellar Academy for Dyslexics?

The acceptance rate of Stellar Academy for Dyslexics is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 83%. Stellar Academy for Dyslexics's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

Does Stellar Academy for Dyslexics offer a summer program?

Yes, Stellar Academy for Dyslexics offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Stellar Academy for Dyslexics's ranking?

Stellar Academy for Dyslexics ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for Stellar Academy for Dyslexics?

The application deadline for Stellar Academy for Dyslexics is Dec. 1.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Alameda County, CA is $21,211 for elementary schools and $21,692 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Alameda County, CA is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).