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Top 20 Best California Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 171 private schools with special program emphasis serving 30,348 students in California.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in California include The Webb Schools, Army and Navy Academy, and International School Of Los Angeles - Los Feliz.
The average tuition cost is $26,778, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,189.
23% of private schools with special program emphasis in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked California Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Adda Clevenger School - Noe Valley Campus
Adda Clevenger School - Noe Valley Campus Photo - The Adda Clevenger School is an independent elementary school providing an accelerated academic and arts curriculum to San Francisco Bay Area students grades TK-8 since 1980.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
180 Fair Oaks Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-2240
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Brookfield School
Brookfield School Photo - Brookfield has been educating students in the Sacramento area for over 50 years. Our graduating students are regularly accepted to their first choice of high school.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
6115 Riverside Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 442-1255
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
Heritage Oak Private School
Heritage Oak Private School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
16971 Imperial Hwy
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 524-1350
Grades: PK-8
| 635 students
Hilldale School
Hilldale School Photo - New classrooms for Fall 2025.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
79 Florence St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 756-4737
Grades: K-8
| 150 students
Kehillah Jewish High School
Kehillah Jewish High School Photo - World-class academics in a supportive environment
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
(1)
3900 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Pacific Boychoir Academy
Pacific Boychoir Academy Photo - GRAMMY-winning choral ensemble offers unique artistic and performance opportunities.
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
(1)
215 Ridgeway Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 652-4722
Grades: 3-8
| 15 students
Quest Forward High School
Quest Forward High School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
1500 Farmers Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 387-1663
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
The Webb Schools
The Webb Schools Photo - Welcome to Webb
Special Program Emphasis
1175 West Baseline Road
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 482-5214
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Western Christian Academy
Western Christian Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
30128 Auberry Rd
Prather, CA 93651
(800) 868-5839
Grades: PK-12
| 749 students
GATE Academy
GATE Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
1 Saint Vincent Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 491-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 58 students
Le Lycee Francais De San Diego
Le Lycee Francais De San Diego Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
3219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 277-1514
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
Lycee Francais De San Francisco
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo - Respect, one of the LFSF values, is essential to building a trusting and healthy learning environment. At LFSF, we emphasize the importance of inclusion through respect for others as well as self-respect.
Special Program Emphasis
610 Coloma Street
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 661-5232
Grades: NS-12
| 170 students
The Open School
The Open School Photo - Our student-created ramen week was a hit!
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
2625 N. Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
Shu Ren International School, Berkeley
Shu Ren International School, Berkeley Photo - We use Inquiry to provoke curiosity, creative thinking and problem solving.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2125 Jefferson Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-8899
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
Anneliese Schools, Inc.
Special Program Emphasis
758 Manzanita Dr
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 613-0600
Grades: PK-6
| 573 students
Archbishop Mitty High School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(1)
5000 Mitty Way
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-6610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,752 students
Areteem Institute
Areteem Institute Photo - Students work together at a Summer Camp at Yale University.
Special Program Emphasis
15707 Rockfield Blvd. Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Army and Navy Academy
Army and Navy Academy Photo
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2605 Carlsbad Boulevard
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
Grades: 7-12
| 320 students
Bell Tower Trilingual School
Special Program Emphasis
3116 W Main St
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-9970
Grades: K-8
| 74 students
Besant Hill School
Besant Hill School Photo - Besant Hill School is located in the Ojai Valley, on 500 acres of private land with beautiful vistas in every direction. Facilities include four dormitories, outdoor sports facilities including a new aquatic center, indoor theater, atelier, and classrooms nestled along winding paths and oak trees. We also have an eight acre organic farm.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Bridges Academy
Bridges Academy Photo - Bridges is a college prep school serving twice-exceptional (2e) students--students who are gifted and have learning differences. Bridges graduates move to to colleges and universities across the country.
Special Program Emphasis
(11)
3921 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 506-1091
Grades: 4-12
| 162 students
Chamlian Armenian School
Chamlian Armenian School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
4444 Lowell Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 957-3398
Grades: K-8
| 713 students
Chinese American International School
Chinese American International School Photo - Chinese New Year
Special Program Emphasis
3250 19th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 865-6084
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
410 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
German Intl School Of Silicon Valley
German Intl School Of Silicon Valley Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
310 Easy Street
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 254-0748
Grades: PK-12
| 557 students
Highland Hall Waldorf School
Highland Hall Waldorf School Photo - Our classrooms contain furniture made of natural materials and slate chalkboards.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
17100 Superior Street
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-1394
Grades: PK-12
| 219 students
International School of Los Angeles - Burbank
Special Program Emphasis
1105 W Riverside Drive
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 900-1895
Grades: 6-12
| 398 students
International School Of Los Angeles - Los Feliz
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
4155 Russell Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 665-4526
Grades: NS-5
| 424 students
International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley
International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley Photo - Besides the scientifically proven benefits of bilingualism, LILA aims to gift students with the value of a constructivist education where students are actively involved in a process of meaning and knowledge construction. The aim is to instill the love of learning in all students.
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
5933 Lindley Ave
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-0155
Grades: NS-5
| 120 students
International School Of Los Angeles-burbank
International School Of Los Angeles-burbank Photo - The International School of Orange County is accredited by the French Ministry of Education, as well as the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The International School of Orange County is the Orange County campus of the International School of Los Angeles which was established in 1978 by visionaries of varied cultural backgrounds.
Special Program Emphasis
(12)
1838 N. Shaffer St.
Orange, CA 92865
(818) 900-1895
Grades: 6-12
| 334 students
The Knox School Of Santa Barbara
Special Program Emphasis
1525 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 222-0107
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
L'heritage Francais
L'heritage Francais Photo - Preschool
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
222 N. Euclid St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 458-0907
Grades: PK-5
| 50 students
Light Islamic Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
9857 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
Lydian Academy
Lydian Academy Photo - Cole in the hallway of 205 Park Road.
Special Program Emphasis
205 Park Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 437-2633
Grades: 5-12
| 20 students
Maple Village Waldorf School
Maple Village Waldorf School Photo - Teaching the whole child; head, heart & hands.
Special Program Emphasis
4017 E 6th St
Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 434-8200
Grades: NS-8
| 196 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in California?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in California include The Webb Schools, Army and Navy Academy, and International School Of Los Angeles - Los Feliz.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in California?
171 private schools with special program emphasis are located in California.
How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $26,778, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,189.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in California?
California private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 50% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in California?
23% of private schools with special program emphasis in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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