For the 2025 school year, there are 147 private elementary schools with special program emphasis serving 26,177 students in California.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private elementary schools in California include Army and Navy Academy, International School Of Los Angeles - Los Feliz, and Marlborough School.
The average tuition cost is $24,218, which is higher than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $16,514.
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 Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
180 Fair Oaks Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-2240
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-2240
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
6115 Riverside Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 442-1255
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 442-1255
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
Heritage Oak Private School![Heritage Oak Private School Photo]( "Heritage Oak Private School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
16971 Imperial Hwy
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 524-1350
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 524-1350
Grades: PK-8
| 635 students
79 Florence St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 756-4737
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 756-4737
Grades: K-8
| 150 students
4101 Park Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 652-4722
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 652-4722
Grades: 3-8
| 15 students
30128 Auberry Rd
Prather, CA 93651
(800) 868-5839
Prather, CA 93651
(800) 868-5839
Grades: PK-12
| 749 students
1 Saint Vincent Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 491-4700
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 491-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 58 students
3219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 277-1514
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.]( "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
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 661-5232
Grades: NS-12
| 170 students
2625 N. Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
2125 Jefferson Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-8899
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
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 613-0600
Grades: PK-6
| 573 students
Areteem Institute![Areteem Institute Photo - Students work together at a Summer Camp at Yale University.]( "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
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
2605 Carlsbad Boulevard
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
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
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-9970
Grades: K-8
| 74 students
3921 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 506-1091
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 506-1091
Grades: 4-12
| 162 students
4444 Lowell Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 957-3398
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 957-3398
Grades: K-8
| 713 students
Chinese American International School![Chinese American International School Photo - Chinese New Year]( "Chinese American International School Photo - Chinese New Year")
Special Program Emphasis
3250 19th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 865-6084
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 865-6084
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
410 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
310 Easy Street
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 254-0748
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 254-0748
Grades: PK-12
| 557 students
17100 Superior Street
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-1394
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
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 900-1895
Grades: 6-12
| 398 students
4155 Russell Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 665-4526
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 665-4526
Grades: NS-5
| 424 students
5933 Lindley Ave
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-0155
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-0155
Grades: NS-5
| 120 students
1838 N. Shaffer St.
Orange, CA 92865
(818) 900-1895
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
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 222-0107
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
222 N. Euclid St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 458-0907
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
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
Lydian Academy![Lydian Academy Photo - Cole in the hallway of 205 Park Road.]( "Lydian Academy Photo - Cole in the hallway of 205 Park Road.")
Special Program Emphasis
205 Park Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 437-2633
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.]( "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
Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 434-8200
Grades: NS-8
| 196 students
Marlborough School
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
250 S Rossmore Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 935-1147
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 935-1147
Grades: 7-12
| 558 students
Minato Gakuen School Office
Special Program Emphasis
9150 Chesapeake Dr
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 576-0434
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 576-0434
Grades: 1-12
| 432 students
16180 Mulholland Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2868
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2868
Grades: K-8
| 420 students
The Nueva Middle School
Special Program Emphasis
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Grades: PK-12
| 960 students
The Nueva School
Special Program Emphasis
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
Grades: PK-12
| 967 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in California?
The top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in California include Army and Navy Academy, International School Of Los Angeles - Los Feliz, and Marlborough School.
How many private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in California?
147 private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in California.
How much do private elementary schools with special program emphasis cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $24,218, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $16,514.
How diverse are private elementary schools with special program emphasis in California?
California private elementary schools with special program emphasis are approximately 48% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
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