The Koonings Center (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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The Koonings Center

12271 Oak Knoll Rd. Poway, CA 92064

Tel: (858) 679-5744

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-8
Yearly Tuition: $32,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-8
Yearly Tuition: $32,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia/Language-based, ADD/ADHD, Auditory Processing, Memory, Executive Function, Autism

Year Founded

2013

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Campus Size

2 acres

School Motto

Teaching Students HOW To Learn

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

36%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

96%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

clean and neat

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$32,000

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Summer Program Cost

$3,000

Summer Program Cost Notes

6 week summer session (late June-early August)

Admissions Director

Sarah Dyer

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Weekly art program

School Notes

The Koonings Center, NewBridge School's sister program, was established in 2013 and named in honor of a past student.
Its mission is to educate students who require more intensive academic and social interventions.
NewBridge and The Koonings Center share the same philosophy and ethics of compassion, dedication and strategic instruction.
Although Koonings has its own classroom facilities, shared art, social skills, PE, lunch, recess breaks and field trips allow for social bonds to develop across both programs. To address the complex language, social and academic needs of the students in The Koonings Center, class sizes are limited to 4-6 students with highly qualified Education Specialists and instructional assistants, plus embedded Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists.
The program is designed to support students who need more social/language support, and/or those who simply need a more intensive program in order to be prepared to join our NewBridge classrooms.

Our enrollment process involves a detailed review of your child's file,parent tour/interview, and a 5 day trial visit. We are very careful with our enrollment in order to ensure that we are the best program for your child.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Koonings Center cost?

The Koonings Center's tuition is approximately $32,000 for private students and $3,000 for summer students.

Does The Koonings Center offer a summer program?

Yes, The Koonings Center offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What is The Koonings Center's ranking?

The Koonings Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for The Koonings Center?

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

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