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Summa Academy

Special education school · Grades 1–8

Pleasanton, CA

5901 Coronado Ln, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Overall grade: B+

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

  • BClass size
  • B-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher

In Pleasanton, California, Summa Academy is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. About 58 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. The school day runs about 5.5 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–8
Students
58
Teachers
8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 4 girls, 54 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 5.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 65% of special education schools in California.
    • Compared with 23 special education schools in California.

    Students by grade

    110
    29
    37
    49
    57
    611
    73
    82

    Student body

    White26%
    Asian17%
    American Indian or Alaska Native16%
    Hispanic or Latino14%
    Black14%
    Two or more races9%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5%

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    • 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?
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    Questions about Summa Academy

    What grades does Summa Academy serve?

    Summa Academy serves grades 1–8.

    How many students attend Summa Academy?

    About 58 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Summa Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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