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Spectrum Center

6325 Camden St Oakland, CA 94605
Tel: (510) 729-6384

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Spectrum Center Programs was founded in 1975 by Ernie Wing and Mary Lessa, two young teachers who had a vision for creating a school based upon the principals of behavior analysis and a belief that they could make a difference in the lives of children.
  • Their first β€œschool” was started in the humblest of locations, a β€œclassroom” located in a garage in downtown Oakland.
  • 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.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Highest percentage of students of color

School Facts

School Type
Special Education School
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeSpectrum Center
22
41
63
76
92
107
114
1214
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School Motto
A successful future starts with Spectrum Schools and Programs

Student Body

Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Spectrum Center?
The application deadline for Spectrum Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Spectrum Center located?
Spectrum Center is located in the Frick neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Frick.

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