Stellar Academy is a private nonprofit elementary school grades 6-8.
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.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Yearly Tuition: $26,300
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 1
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia
Year Founded
1988
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,300
Admissions Director
Brenda Huckaby
School Notes
- Stellar Academy is a private nonprofit elementary 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. 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.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Stellar Academy for Dyslexics cost?
Stellar Academy for Dyslexics's tuition is approximately $26,300 for private students.
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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