The Helix School
Special education school · Grades K–12
San Rafael, CA
161 Mitchell Blvd Ste 100, San Rafael, CA 94903
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 92% of special education schools in California
- The smallest classes of any special education school in San Rafael
In San Rafael, California, The Helix School is a special education school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 43 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of special education schools in California. Enrollment is up about 291% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 43
- Teachers
- 11 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 33 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 92% of special education schools in California (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 53% 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 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 Helix School
What grades does The Helix School serve?
The Helix School serves grades K–12.
How many students attend The Helix School?
About 43 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Helix School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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