Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Tobinworld
About the School
- Tobinworld is a non-profit school for children and young adults with behavior problems.
- Typically students have been classified as severely emotionally disabled, autistic or developmentally disabled.
- Tobinworld seeks to impart to each student the skills and behaviors he or she needs in order to live as happy, normal and productive a life as possible.
- The program philosophy integrates special education with behavioral psychology and carries out an individual behavior and academic program for each student.
- Medication is not used at Tobinworld for behavior problems.
- Instead, we address behavior problems with a consistent behavioral and educational program.
- Whenever feasible, our goal is to return the student to public school or to a competitive or sheltered work opportunity.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Tobinworld ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1977
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
It's a Small World
Student Body
Total Students
231 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Judith Weber - Founder and Executive Director of Tobinworld, advocate for children with special needs. -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Tobinworld?
Tobinworld famous alumni include: Judith Weber - Founder and Executive Director of Tobinworld, advocate for children with special needs..
When is the application deadline for Tobinworld?
The application deadline for Tobinworld is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Tobinworld located?
Tobinworld is located in the Citrus Grove neighborhood of Glendale, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Citrus Grove.
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School Reviews
5 10/6/2012
Tobinworld received the highest praise from the California Department of Education in 2012. The CDE notes that Tobinworld provides excellent vocational opportunities for students of all abilities, a strong Academy program for diploma track students, and an excellent behavior program for students with autism. The CDE states that Tobinworld is the "Best Non-Public School in California."
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