The Burkard School
Special education school · Grades 2–8
San Mateo, CA
2333 Palm Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- The only special education school in San Mateo
- Smaller classes than 78% of special education schools in California
The Burkard School is a special education school in San Mateo, California, for students from 2nd grade through 8th grade. It has about 34 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of special education schools in California. Enrollment has grown about 21% since 2019–20. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 159 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 2–8
- Students
- 34
- Teachers
- 11 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 5 girls, 29 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 159 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 78% of special education schools in California (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 65% of special education schools in California.
- Compared with 23 special education schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
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 The Burkard School
What grades does The Burkard School serve?
The Burkard School serves grades 2–8.
How many students attend The Burkard School?
About 34 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Burkard School?
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