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Point Dume School

Special education school · Grades 1–9

Malibu, CA

28990 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 116, Malibu, CA 90265

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only special education school in Malibu
  • Smaller classes than 94% of special education schools in California

Point Dume School is a special education school in Malibu, California, for students from 1st grade through 9th grade. It has about 16 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of special education schools in California. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 175 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–9
Students
16
Teachers
4.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 2 girls, 14 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 94% of special education schools in California (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of special education schools in California.
    • Compared with 89 special education schools in California.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded3
    11
    23
    31
    42
    51
    61
    71
    82
    91

    Student body

    White94%
    Two or more races6%

    Member of

    • National Association of Private Special Education Centers
    • National Independent Private Schools Association

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    Questions about Point Dume School

    What grades does Point Dume School serve?

    Point Dume School serves grades 1–9.

    How many students attend Point Dume School?

    About 16 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Point Dume School?

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