For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 special education private preschools serving 727 students in California.
The top ranked special education private preschools in California include Weingarten Children's Center and Cheerful Helpers Therapeutic School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
Top Ranked California Special Education ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cheerful Helpers Therapeutic School![Cheerful Helpers Therapeutic School Photo - Kindergarten / 1st Grade classroom]( "Cheerful Helpers Therapeutic School Photo - Kindergarten / 1st Grade classroom")
Special Education School
1986 W. Jefferson
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(213) 387-7252
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(213) 387-7252
Gr: NS-1 | 12 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Weingarten Children's Center
Special Education School
3518 Jefferson Ave
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 365-7500
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 365-7500
Gr: NS-K | 46 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4540 Harlin Dr
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 364-7800
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 364-7800
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
The Bridge School
Special Education School
545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 696-7295
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 696-7295
Gr: PK-4 | 10 students
Carolyn E. Wylie Center For Children, Youth & Families
Special Education School
7177 Potomac Street
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 784-0021
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 784-0021
Gr: NS-5 | 202 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Cchat Center-sacramento
Special Education School
11100 Coloma Rd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 361-7290
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 361-7290
Gr: PK-3 | 33 students
Children's Workshop
Special Education School
9524 Kearny Villa Rd
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 521-3990
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 521-3990
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students
Eko Multipurpose Center Inc
Special Education School
403 S Santa Fe Ave
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 537-9083
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 537-9083
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students
Land Park Campus
Special Education School
2751 Wilmington Ave
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 427-2273
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 427-2273
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
Pacific Autism Center For Education![Pacific Autism Center For Education Photo]( "Pacific Autism Center For Education Photo")
Special Education School
1880 Pruneridge Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 625-6199
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 625-6199
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Tuition listed
Pacific Autism Center For Education-sunny Days
Special Education School
897 Broadleaf Ln
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 625-6199
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 625-6199
Gr: PK-K | 7 students
SmartStart Developmental Learning Center
Special Education School
2505 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-5437
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-5437
Gr: NS-5 Tuition listed
Wellspring Educational Services Inc
Special Education School
1543 Sunnyvale Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 295-3080
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 295-3080
Gr: PK-10 | 32 students Tuition listed
Wings Learning Center
Special Education School
2500 Cottonwood Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3165
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3165
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private preschools in California?
The top ranked special education private preschools in California include Weingarten Children's Center and Cheerful Helpers Therapeutic School.
How many special education private preschools are located in California?
14 special education private preschools are located in California.
How diverse are special education private preschools in California?
California special education private preschools are approximately 62% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
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