Canyon View School is a non-profit school located at the McKinley Children's Center's campus in San Dimas, CA.
Canyon View School provides services to students with: Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Delays.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
John Mann, Principal
School Notes
- Canyon View School is located at McKinley Children`s Center in San Dimas, California; Canyon View School provides services to special education students with:Learning DisabilitiesBehavior DisordersAttention DisordersEmotional DisturbanceAutism Spectrum DisordersDevelopmental Delays. One of very few non-public schools with the prestigious distinction of WASC accreditation, CVS provides a highly structured and specialized program that addresses the strengths and needs of each individual student.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Canyon View School?
The application deadline for Canyon View School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 11/17/2021
Canyon View has a wonderful staff. My daughter loves going to school, she comes home and talks about her teachers. On weekends she tells me how much she misses her teachers. I`m very grateful for all the teachers and principal at Canyon view.
5 5/17/2016
This school helped my son so much! I couldn't have asked for better teachers, counselors and staff. I was at the end of my rope not knowing where to take him. The local elementary school did not want him because of his behaviors. He just needed someone to take the time to work with him and help him grow. Those behaviors are long gone and he is an amazing man now.
5 8/23/2013
My son has been at CVS for 3 years. The progress he has made academically, socially and behaviorally is amazing. We have every confidence in the administration of its values and purpose and the wonderful work happening with the students.
5 1/31/2013
My child is in his first week of attending CVS. He tells me positive things about the school so far and all of the inter-action I have had with the staff has been great! I have a good feeling about this school. More to come...
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