NCPS is a fully WASC accredited, therapeutic and educational environment educating the Aspergers, high functioning autistic, emotionally disabled, OHI and learning disabled students.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Year Founded
1993
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
respectful dress code enforced
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is paid by referring school district.
School Notes
- A least restrictive non-public school for students ages 12 - 19. Established to help students deal with academic, behavioral and emotional difficulties. The goal for every student is to make a successful transition to public school, higher education or the workforce. Individual group and family therapy, speech therapy, psychiatric and behavioral services, CAHSEE prep. courses. Therapeutic educational environment serving special education students with emotional disabilities, while placing a strong emphasis on academic success and appropriate social skills. Services provided to male and female students ages 12 - 19 with such disabilities as Aspergers, high functioning autistic, ED, OHI, learning disabilities and mental health diagnosis. Staff consist of credentialed teachers, trained preventative maintenance staff and two full-time therapists as well as a part-time psychiatrist on campus.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Northern California Preparatory?
The application deadline for Northern California Preparatory is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Northern California Preparatory located?
Northern California Preparatory is located in the Southeastern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Southeastern Sacramento.
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(916) 393-3633
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(916) 422-0571
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4911 47th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 393-3633
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 393-3633
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Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 391-3333
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Gr: PK-12 | 485 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Education School
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Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 259-2790
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 259-2790
1.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
Point Quest Education
Special Education School
6600 44th St
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-0571
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 422-0571
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 108 students
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Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 421-4963
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 421-4963
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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4911 47th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 393-3633
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 393-3633
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
6990 65th St
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 391-3333
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 391-3333
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 485 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 421-4963
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 421-4963
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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(916) 421-6189
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 421-6189
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(916) 732-6680
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(916) 732-6680
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Gr: PK-K | 91 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
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Rank:
3/
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Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-5380
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-5380
0.1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 680 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
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Rank:
2/
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6032 36th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4680
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4680
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2221 Matson Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4990
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4990
0.5 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 1 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 El Paraiso Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4655
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 395-4655
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6600 Cougar Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 395-4520
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 395-4520
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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