Spectrum Center - Delta (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Spectrum Center - Delta

135 E Leland Rd
Pittsburg, CA 94565

Tel: (925) 439-6929

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Spectrum Center Schools has been a leader in providing special education services to the San Francisco Bay Area since 1975.

Our program was founded as an alternative for students whose disabilities prevented them from attending public school.

We offer a full range of education services for students with severe emotional and behavioral challenges.

Our academic services are designed for students with high cognitive abilities who suffer from emotional and behavioral challenges.

These students generally have good verbal skills and can achieve academic success in the proper environment.

We recognize that academics alone aren't enough. In order to grow and learn, students must be able to manage impulses and behaviors.

That's why we employ a program knows as Second Step Social Skills Curriculum.

This empirically based system teaches social skills, including problem solving, empathy, impulse control, and anger management, helping students create a mental and emotional framework that's conducive to learning.

Our mission is the same as yours—to help students with severe behavioral, emotional, and physical disabilities achieve their highest potential.

That's why we work closely with you to shape our programs and services in ways that meet the distinct needs of your school district and your students.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 11-12
Enrollment: 70 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Acceptance rate: 25%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Spectrum Center - Delta ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Grades Offered

Grades 11-12

Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

70 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

51%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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Acceptance Rate

25%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Endowment Size

$50 million

School Notes

School Motto: Truth and Honor

Spectrum Center Schools has been a leader in providing special education services to the San Francisco Bay Area since 1975.
Our program was founded as an alternative for students whose disabilities prevented them from attending public school.
We offer a full range of education services for students with severe emotional and behavioral challenges.
Our academic services are designed for students with high cognitive abilities who suffer from emotional and behavioral challenges.
These students generally have good verbal skills and can achieve academic success in the proper environment.
We recognize that academics alone aren't enough.
In order to grow and learn, students must be able to manage impulses and behaviors.
That's why we employ a program knows as Second Step Social Skills Curriculum.
This empirically based system teaches social skills, including problem solving, empathy, impulse control, and anger management, helping students create a mental and emotional framework that's conducive to learning.
Our mission is the same as yours鈥攖o help students with severe behavioral, emotional, and physical disabilities achieve their highest potential.
That's why we work closely with you to shape our programs and services in ways that meet the distinct needs of your school district and your students.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Spectrum Center - Delta cost?

Spectrum Center - Delta's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Spectrum Center - Delta?

The acceptance rate of Spectrum Center - Delta is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. Spectrum Center - Delta's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

What is Spectrum Center - Delta's ranking?

Spectrum Center - Delta ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Spectrum Center - Delta?

The application deadline for Spectrum Center - Delta is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 11-12
Enrollment: 70 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Acceptance rate: 25%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Contra Costa County, CA is $18,631 for elementary schools and $26,557 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Contra Costa County, CA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).