Weingarten Children`s Center (WCC) was established in 1967 by parents of children with hearing loss who believed that their children can learn to listen and speak.
For past 57 years, WCC has been a model of excellence in Listening and Spoken Language Education.
WCC`s mission is to leverage early diagnosis & intervention, advances in hearing technology, and comprehensive parent training to help children with hearing loss reach their full potential and succeed in their educational journey.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Weingarten Children's Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1967
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
7 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
WCC contracts with over 37 different school districts to serve children with hearing loss.
Acceptance Rate
97%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Jennifer Aguilar
Application URL
School Notes
WCC programs and clinical services include:
- Infant (Little One & Me), Toddler, Preschool, & Kindergarten classes.
- Speech and Language Assessment & Therapy
- Afternoon Enrichment Program-Social Skills, Science, Arts, Music
- Parent Coaching & Education
- Audiology-Hearing Aids, Cochlear Implant and FMs
- Occupational Therapy: Assessment & Therapy
- Summer Program
- Teletherapy
- Reverse Mainstream
- Mainstream Support
- Music Adventures
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Weingarten Children's Center?
The acceptance rate of Weingarten Children's Center is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
What is Weingarten Children's Center's ranking?
Weingarten Children's Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Weingarten Children's Center?
The application deadline for Weingarten Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Weingarten Children's Center located?
Weingarten Children's Center is located in the Farm Hills neighborhood of Redwood City, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Farm Hills.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Weingarten Children's Center is Redwood Baptist (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bright Horizon Chinese School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kubo Montessori (0.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kubo Montessori
Montessori School
2323 Euclid Ave
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 430-4118
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 430-4118
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Bright Horizon Chinese School
Special Program Emphasis
902 Emerald Hill Rd
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 773-0917
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 773-0917
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 137 students Tuition listed
533 Canyon Road
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-1320
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-1320
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School ![Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School Photo - Established in 1885 by the sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the historic school building in nestled in a residential neighborhood close to downtown Redwood City.]( "Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School Photo - Established in 1885 by the sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the historic school building in nestled in a residential neighborhood close to downtown Redwood City.")
(Catholic)
301 Grand St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-6127
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-6127
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
468 Grand Street
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3466
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3466
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Redwood Baptist
(Baptist)
435 5th Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 364-1606
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 364-1606
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 119 students
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton ![Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Photo - Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton sits one 64-acre campus housing the Preschool & Kindergarten, Lower & Middle Schools and Preparatory.]( "Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Photo - Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton sits one 64-acre campus housing the Preschool & Kindergarten, Lower & Middle Schools and Preparatory.")
(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,216 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
50 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
3.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 818 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,070 students
705 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1191
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1191
3.7 miles
Gr: 2-10 | 8 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bright Horizon Chinese School
Special Program Emphasis
902 Emerald Hill Rd
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 773-0917
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 773-0917
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 137 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School ![Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School Photo - Established in 1885 by the sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the historic school building in nestled in a residential neighborhood close to downtown Redwood City.]( "Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School Photo - Established in 1885 by the sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the historic school building in nestled in a residential neighborhood close to downtown Redwood City.")
(Catholic)
301 Grand St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-6127
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-6127
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
468 Grand Street
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3466
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3466
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pius Elementary School ![St. Pius Elementary School Photo]( "St. Pius Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
1100 Woodside Road
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 368-8327
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 368-8327
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Acton Academy Silicon Valley ![Acton Academy Silicon Valley Photo]( "Acton Academy Silicon Valley Photo")
Alternative School
201 Arch St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 204-0304
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 204-0304
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 55 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kubo Montessori
Montessori School
2323 Euclid Ave
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 430-4118
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 430-4118
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
533 Canyon Road
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-1320
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-1320
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School ![Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School Photo - Established in 1885 by the sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the historic school building in nestled in a residential neighborhood close to downtown Redwood City.]( "Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School Photo - Established in 1885 by the sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the historic school building in nestled in a residential neighborhood close to downtown Redwood City.")
(Catholic)
301 Grand St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-6127
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-6127
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
468 Grand Street
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3466
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3466
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Community & Family School
Montessori School
529 Harrison Ave
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-4932
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-4932
1.2 miles
Gr: NS | 14 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2223 Vera Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2413
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2413
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2521 Goodwin Ave.
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(650) 482-2409
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(650) 482-2409
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Roy Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3790 Red Oak Way
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2414
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2414
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Fair Oaks Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(510) 465-5477
Redwood City, CA 94063
(510) 465-5477
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 711 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rocketship Futuro Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2351 Olivera Rd.
San Jose, CA 95110
(925) 246-5537
San Jose, CA 95110
(925) 246-5537
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 669 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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