The Springstone School
Special education school · Grades 6–12
Lafayette, CA
1035 Carol Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only special education school in Lafayette
- Smaller classes than 90% of special education schools in California
The Springstone School is a special education school in Lafayette, California, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 42 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of special education schools in California. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 42
- Teachers
- 10 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 12 girls, 30 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 90% of special education schools in California (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 55% 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 2013–14.
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 Springstone School
What grades does The Springstone School serve?
The Springstone School serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend The Springstone School?
About 42 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Springstone School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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