For the 2025 school year, there are 72 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 14,969 students in California.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in California include International School Of Los Angeles - Los Feliz, The Nueva Middle School, and Highland Hall Waldorf School.
The average tuition cost is $22,711, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $13,585.
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 Preschools 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pasadena Waldorf High School
Special Program Emphasis
536 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 204-0786
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 204-0786
Grades: PK-12
| 307 students
209 E. Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-9565
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-9565
Grades: NS-12
| 340 students
1055 S La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 652-2002
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 652-2002
Grades: NS-8
| 499 students
Revelation School Of Florida
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5001 W Florida Ave #208
Hemet, CA 92545
(786) 486-2380
Hemet, CA 92545
(786) 486-2380
Grades: K
| 455 students
St. Patrick School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
10626 Erwin St
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 761-7363
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 761-7363
Grades: PK-8
| 281 students
6550 Soledad Mountain Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-2807
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-2807
Grades: NS-8
| 335 students
2938 Washington Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 875-7202
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 875-7202
Grades: NS-12
| 419 students
151 Laura Ln
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 251-8500
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 251-8500
Grades: PK-12
| 685 students
655 Willowside Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 575-7194
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 575-7194
Grades: PK-12
| 296 students
6835 Aldea Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 776-0011
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 776-0011
Grades: PK-5
| 30 students
2350 Canyon Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7775
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7775
Grades: PK-12
| 358 students
Alta Vista School![Alta Vista School Photo - At Alta Vista School, every student is a scientist from day one. We equip them with tools to explore, solve problems, and gain knowledge, sparking a lifelong passion for discovery.]( "Alta Vista School Photo - At Alta Vista School, every student is a scientist from day one. We equip them with tools to explore, solve problems, and gain knowledge, sparking a lifelong passion for discovery.")
Special Program Emphasis
450 Somerset Street
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 467-3700
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 467-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 248 students
Arcadia Chinese School
Special Program Emphasis
823 S 1st Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 786-1557
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 786-1557
Grades: PK-11
| 184 students
Baywood Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
12500 Campus Drive
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 395-6236
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 395-6236
Grades: PK
| 20 students
7450 Pocket Road
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 427-5022
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 427-5022
Grades: PK-8
| 186 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in California?
The top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in California include International School Of Los Angeles - Los Feliz, The Nueva Middle School, and Highland Hall Waldorf School.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in California?
72 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in California.
How much do private preschools with special program emphasis cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $22,711, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $13,585.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in California?
California private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 43% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
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