The Springstone School is WASC accredited independent alternative learning middle and community high school for the neurodivergent.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Yearly Tuition: $31,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Autism Level 1, ADHD, Anxiety, Executive Functioning Challenges, Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NLVD)
Year Founded
2003
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 29, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition includes an annual $500 ACCESS activity fee and an annual $500 technology fee.
Summer Program Cost
$3,300
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer program for the 2024-2025 school year will be held over 22 days.
Admissions Director
Alexis Sheridan-Rucker
Admissions Associate
Marian Kidder
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Community, Academics, Independence
- School Mascot: Sharks
- Founded in 2003, The Springstone School, a Nonpublic School (NPS), serves students with Executive Function challenges that affect their ability to organize and prioritize information and to make meaningful social connections. We have both a middle school program (grades 6-8) and a high school program (grades 9-12).
- We believe our students will develop strategies for use in academic and social settings if they are part of a community that understands, accepts, and challenges them.Executive Function challenges are defined by processing deficits that negatively impact consistent academic production and favorable social outcomes.
- Springstone's Program integrates pragmatic language, occupational therapy, organizational skills and life skills in the academic classroom as well as in activities that take place out in the community. This program aims to strengthen skills by emphasizing process to improve production. Springstone students learn organizational and planning skills within the context of a rigorous middle school and high school curriculum that follows the framework of the California Common Core Standards. Small, self-contained, structured classrooms (a maximum of eight students per class) allow for individualized instruction, collaboration, discussion and conversation within multiple modalities. All of our graduates earn a high school diploma to take them to any community or city college program as well as vocational programs.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Springstone School cost?
The Springstone School's tuition is approximately $31,000 for private students and $3,300 for summer students.
Does The Springstone School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Springstone School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for The Springstone School?
The application deadline for The Springstone School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Springstone School located?
The Springstone School is located in the Moraga Blvd neighborhood of Lafayette, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Moraga Blvd.
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