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The Bridge School

Special education school · Grades K–5

Hillsborough, CA

545 Eucalyptus Ave, Hillsborough, CA 94010

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only special education school in Hillsborough
  • Smaller classes than 65% of special education schools in California
  • Serving families in Hillsborough since at least 2011

The Bridge School is a special education school in Hillsborough, California, for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. It has about 8 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of special education schools in California. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–5
Students
8
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4
Boys and girls
Coed · 5 girls, 3 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 65% of special education schools in California (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of special education schools in California.
    • Compared with 23 special education schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    11’11–1211’15–169’17–1810’19–208’21–228’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K1
    21
    32
    42
    52

    Student body

    White63%
    Asian25%
    Hispanic or Latino13%

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    Questions about The Bridge School

    What grades does The Bridge School serve?

    The Bridge School serves grades K–5.

    How many students attend The Bridge School?

    About 8 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Bridge School?

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