Villa Esperanza Services (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 64 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,500
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Villa Esperanza Services ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Villa Esperanza Services
1	1
3	2
4	3
6	6
7	5
9	9
10	7
11	5
12	26

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1961

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Campus Size

10 acres

School Motto

Love, Care, Hope

Student Body

Total Students

64 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

73%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

87%

Average Class Size

8 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,500

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Tuition Notes

Basic Education Programs : 5 – 22 years old $125.00 per diem Speech: Individual (Pull-out or Classroom) $120.00 per hour Small Group $75.00 per hour Assessments and Evaluations $540.00 Behavior Analysis and Intervention: Program Design an

Admissions Director

Casey Gregg

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Dance

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Barista Cart ClubCooking Club

Photography ClubVideo Club

School Notes

Villa Esperanza Services School offers a comprehensive educational program serving students from 5 22 years old who have special needs associated with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities. Individualized Educational Programs (IEP) outline each child's specific goals with a comprehensive approach to education, consisting of collaborations between all services including: Speech & Language Therapy Occupational Therapy Behavior Intervention Music, Recreational & Art Therapists Villa's highly trained staff offers an individualized program for each student including instruction in social skills, communication, behavior, independent living skills and academics.

All classrooms maintain a minimum of a 1 to 3 staff to child ratio. One-on-one assistance is provided to children for whom such help is IEP mandated. All education programs follow the state adopted standards, striving to provide children with the skills they need to be successful.
Our best practices include: SEACO Curriculum Guide Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Augmentative Technology TEACCH Strategies Visual supports including social stories Positive Behavior Support Naturalistic Teaching Strategies Community-based instruction Provisions of sensory integration Classrooms have been designed and developed with our children's needs in mind.
Placement criteria includes: age, strengths, present levels of performance, and behavioral challenges. As a non-public school (NPS), funding is contracted with school districts and regional centers through the Individual Education plan (IEP) process. Private pay options are also available.
Our classrooms include:
Elementary School (5-10 years old)
Middle School (11-14 years old)
High School (14-22 years old)Lifeskills, Transitional, Career Exploration and Employment

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Nao Shiota - Internationally recognized educator, Class of 2010 -
- David Smith - Award-winning artist, Class of 2015 -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Villa Esperanza Services cost?

Villa Esperanza Services's tuition is approximately $25,500 for private students.

What schools are Villa Esperanza Services often compared to?

Villa Esperanza Services is often viewed alongside schools like The Marianne Frostig Center for Eductional Therapy by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from Villa Esperanza Services?

Villa Esperanza Services famous alumni include: Nao Shiota - Internationally recognized educator, Class of 2010 and David Smith - Award-winning artist, Class of 2015.

What sports does Villa Esperanza Services offer?

Villa Esperanza Services offers 1 interscholastic sports: Dance.

What is Villa Esperanza Services's ranking?

Villa Esperanza Services ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Villa Esperanza Services?

The application deadline for Villa Esperanza Services is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Villa Esperanza Services located?

Villa Esperanza Services is located in the Casa Grande neighborhood of Pasadena, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Casa Grande.

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The average private school tuition in Pasadena, CA is $22,887 for elementary schools and $37,395 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pasadena, CA is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).