The Johnson Academy
Special education school · Grades 2–8
San Juan Capistrano, CA
27127 Calle Arroyo Ste 1920, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The only special education school in San Juan Capistrano
- Smaller classes than 91% of special education schools in California
In San Juan Capistrano, California, The Johnson Academy is a special education school for students from 2nd grade through 8th grade. About 57 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of special education schools in California. The school day runs about 5.5 hours, 171 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 2–8
- Students
- 57
- Teachers
- 27 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 25 girls, 32 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 5.5 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 91% of special education schools in California (2 students per teacher).
- Larger than 61% of special education schools in California.
- Compared with 23 special education schools in California.
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 Johnson Academy
What grades does The Johnson Academy serve?
The Johnson Academy serves grades 2–8.
How many students attend The Johnson Academy?
About 57 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Johnson Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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