A Better Chance School
Special education school · Grades 3–12
Richmond, CA
4138 Lakeside Dr, Richmond, CA 94806
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only special education school in Richmond
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Richmond since at least 2011
In Richmond, California, A Better Chance School is a special education school for students from 3rd grade through 12th grade. About 44 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 120% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 210 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 3–12
- Students
- 44
- Teachers
- 6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 12 girls, 32 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 210 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 59% of special education schools in California (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 52% of special education schools in California.
- Compared with 89 special education schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about A Better Chance School
What grades does A Better Chance School serve?
A Better Chance School serves grades 3–12.
How many students attend A Better Chance School?
About 44 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at A Better Chance School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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