Unicorn School is a comprehensive, nonpublic, nonsectarian school providing special education services in a Special Day Class setting.
Unicorn School is operated by Unicorn Business Services, Inc. and is located in rural Mendocino County, in the small town of Philo.
The school serves the special education students in residence at Unicorn Youth Services, Inc., a level 10 residential treatment program.
These students are qualified for special education services due to learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, or for other health impairments such as ADD or ADHD. Students enter the program through an active IEP and are exited when they are able to be mainstreamed into the local school system.
The program offers a full day educational program designed to meet or exceed the state standards.
The educational and positive behavior programs are individually developed and implemented according to individual student needs.
Unicorn School offers a wide array of educational opportunities in addition to a frameworks-based curriculum.
Students are afforded an opportunity to participate in fine arts, crafts, music, wood shop, gardening, keyboarding, work experience and computer literacy.
The teaching staff includes three teachers, and four aides, along with several other auxiliary staff.
The teaching staff is credentialed and able to provide both general education and special education services to the students.
In addition, social work services and counseling services are available to meet the needs of the students.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Unicorn School?
The application deadline for Unicorn School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Unicorn School is Ukiah Junior Academy (14.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Mary At The Angels Catholic School (14.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Deep Valley Christian (14.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary At The Angels Catholic School
(Catholic)
991 S Dora St
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-3888
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-3888
14.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Deep Valley Christian
(Christian)
8555 Uva Drive
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 485-8778
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 485-8778
14.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students
Ukiah Junior Academy
(Christian)
180 Stipp Ln
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-6350
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-6350
14.6 miles
Gr: K-10 | 94 students
New Morning Montessori School
Montessori School
1045 North State street
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-6115
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-6115
15 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students Avg. class size: 32 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Instilling Goodness / Developing Virtue Schools
All-boys (African Methodist Episcopal)
2001 Talmage Rd
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 468-3896
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 468-3896
16.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ukiah Junior Academy
(Christian)
180 Stipp Ln
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-6350
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-6350
14.6 miles
Gr: K-10 | 94 students
Instilling Goodness / Developing Virtue Schools
All-boys (African Methodist Episcopal)
2001 Talmage Rd
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 468-3896
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 468-3896
16.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
401 Martin St
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-1522
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-1522
28.9 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 130 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3200 Rio Lindo Ave
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-4100
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-4100
46.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zemorah Christian Academy
(Christian)
9667 Hwy 29
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 533-5871
Lower Lake, CA 95457
(707) 533-5871
47.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary At The Angels Catholic School
(Catholic)
991 S Dora St
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-3888
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-3888
14.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Deep Valley Christian
(Christian)
8555 Uva Drive
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 485-8778
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 485-8778
14.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students
Ukiah Junior Academy
(Christian)
180 Stipp Ln
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-6350
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-6350
14.6 miles
Gr: K-10 | 94 students
Instilling Goodness / Developing Virtue Schools
All-boys (African Methodist Episcopal)
2001 Talmage Rd
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 468-3896
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 468-3896
16.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
6280 Third Street
Calpella, CA 95418
(707) 485-8719
Calpella, CA 95418
(707) 485-8719
19.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Deep Valley Christian
(Christian)
8555 Uva Drive
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 485-8778
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
(707) 485-8778
14.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students
New Morning Montessori School
Montessori School
1045 North State street
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-6115
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 462-6115
15 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students Avg. class size: 32 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6280 Third Street
Calpella, CA 95418
(707) 485-8719
Calpella, CA 95418
(707) 485-8719
19.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
401 Martin St
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-1522
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 262-1522
28.9 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 130 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Healdsburg Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
500 Grove Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-1727
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-1727
45.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 43 students Avg. class size: 18 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Anderson Valley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12300 Anderson Valley Way
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3010
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3010
5.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Anderson Valley Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18200 Mountain View Rd.
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3496
Boonville, CA 95415
(707) 895-3496
6.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 192 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Orr Creek
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-2515
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 467-2515
13.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Ukiah High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5750
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 472-5750
13.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,767 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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